Automotive Cost Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

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

Manufacturing Cost Accountant requires :

o Fluent in Microsoft Excel and Word applications

o Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and procedures

o Possess a positive attitude and be self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

o Detail oriented, and possess good organizational skills

o Committed to team success through reliable attendance, accuracy and speed

o Able to work cooperatively within the team as well as with members of other teams to meet goals

o Degree in Accounting

Manufacturing Cost Accountant duties :

o Assist Accounting / Finance management in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, budgets, audits and other projects as needed.

o 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.

o Maintain customer owned tooling and vendor master records.

o Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation calculations utilizing SAGE fixed asset software

o Participate in monthly closing, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.

o Prepare various management reports to assist with monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements.

o Assist in audits by external and internal auditors

o Execute special projects for the Cost Planning / ERP system / AR department and other areas as necessary.