Automotive Cost Accountant

About the job Automotive Cost Accountant

Manufacturing Cost Accountant needs 1 to 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment

• Fluent in Microsoft Excel and Word applications
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and procedures
• Possess a positive attitude and be self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Detail oriented, and possess good organizational skills
• Committed to team success through reliable attendance, accuracy and speed
• Able to work cooperatively within the team as well as with members of other teams to meet goals
• Degree in Accounting
• Assist Accounting/Finance management in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, budgets, audits and other projects as needed.
• Conduct BOM (Bill of Material) update and cost roll-up to include maintaining and setting up inventory parts, product structures, manufacturing routing process and compound structures.
• Maintain customer owned tooling and vendor master records.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation calculations utilizing SAGE fixed asset software
• Participate in monthly closing, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare various management reports to assist with monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements.
• Assist in audits by external and internal auditors
• Execute special projects for the Cost Planning/ ERP system/AR department and other areas as necessary.