Cost Accountant

ABC Technologies Inc. is a world leader in vertically integrated plastic processing, supporting a global organization with locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. ABC Technologies’ core business as an Automotive Tier 1 supplier is in the Design, Development and Production of plastic automotive systems and components for OEMs worldwide.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Cost Accountant is responsible for managing minor/major model development cost activities includes BOM maturation, Cost Roll-up/Reporting to Plant Controllers and upper management, while also assisting on full model development activities. Demonstrate understanding of the technical processes involved in new model cost management and communicating and leading event schedule requirements will be key.

The Cost Accountant responsible for the company's production data statistics and analysis as well as monitoring the production process. Position will be responsible for the company's cost accounting and monitoring as well as controlling the company's products.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Review the cost of control and manufacturing system strictly according to the company's regulations.
• Work with Preproduction Team in supporting minor/major model project management. (This includes the process of bill of material set-up in IQMS ERP system)
• Recognize problems/issues with new model development. (Changes and support in ERP system)
• Communicates effectively with other groups to establish/report accurate new model costs.
• Prepare New Model cost presentations that explains cost/investment to Plant controller and upper management.
• Analyze results and investigate cost change reasons.
• Carry out the inventory check system to guarantee the consistency of accounts; timely find out the reasons of any inconsistencies and investigate the responsibility.
• Confirmation of cost change reasons by part for summarization and reporting. Includes keep up with cost rolls of ERP system and raw material changes based on updates.
• Understands group business plan goals and how role/responsibility achieves those goals.
• Process our PIT transaction of production reporting daily along with review of production reporting to see issues accruing and support changes with the production manager.
• Entry and review of all inventory adjustment needs for locations.
• Nothing in the position description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

• 4+ years of experience in Manufacturing Accounting/Cost
• BS Degree Required (Accounting Major preferred)
• New model project management experience
• Understanding of Bill of Materials, GML, cost systems, and design change systems

Additional Position Factors:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and consistently meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to multi-task
• Ability to read, understand and comprehend documents such as safety rules.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to speak effectively and interact with other team members, engineers, leadership and customers.
• The employee is regularly required to stand or sit for long periods. Duties will include long periods of viewing a computer monitor.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
• Proficient in Microsoft software (Mostly Excel)
• Good communication skills and language ability
• Company process and job characteristics
• Company's regulations and relevant laws and rules
• Company's finance management and financial accounting system
• Operation of IQMS or similar systems
• Significant experience in planning, organization, and coordination
• Demonstrated skills in communications and persuasion with fellow employees and subordinates.
• Demonstrated skills in financial analysis.
• Excellent observational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Trained in financial accounting, management accounting and budgeting.