Cost Accountant

Position Summary

Prepare, compile, and analyze financial information for proper presentation in various financial reports of the company.

• Prepare, maintain, and analyze the Costing module.
• Analyze cost records to determine distribution of costs for various divisions of management and production.
• Review and update Cost Accounting procedures.
• Prepare and analyze the valuation and reporting of month end/year end inventories (Work in Process, Finish Goods, Subcontracting, Purchased Parts).
• Support AFM's in the quoting process.
• Manage and analyze Accounting Job budgets as it relates to the Quote Log for cashflow purposes.
• Review AFM quotes and assign Accounting Jobs accordingly per the quote workflow process.
• Create, track, and close Accounting Jobs as it relates to build projects, tooling, prototypes, and engineering changes.
• Add, dispose, and maintain the assets attributes while producing the required reports from the fixed asset system that support the company and local government requirements.
• Conduct timely and complete performance evaluations of direct associates if applicable.
• Assess subordinates skill sets, current and future development needs, and take steps to mentor and develop them appropriately if applicable.
• Assist in financial audits.
• Assist in writing and updating procedures for all responsibilities.
• Identify and train a back-up(s) to manage key tasks when absent.
• Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.

Position Skills and Experience Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• Two or more years of costing experience in a manufacturing environment working with an automotive customer base preferred.
• Understand the quoting process and standard costing
• Proficient with Microsoft applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and problem solving ability.