Cost Accountant

Yokohama Tire Corporation•West Point, MS

11d•$55,906 - $83,858

About The Position

Ensure that product costs are accurately and timely reported and that all data required for development of these costs are collected through a systematic process including communication with all levels of the plant. Also provide accounting and compliance support to the Department and plant.

Requirements

Knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting standards and Sarbanes Oxley requirements
Ability to adapt to new and different computer software programs
Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment
Detailed oriented and able to multi-task

Nice To Haves

Previous SAP experience

Responsibilities

Construct and maintain standard cost system and bills of material for finished goods and related sub components
Work with purchasing and AP for inventory management and processes.
General ledger oversight and SAP maintenance
Oversee month-end closing process, journal entry preparation and related support documentation
Analyze and report daily on sales, scrap, direct labor and overhead results and maintain variances to forecasts
Supervise, organize, and schedule monthly and annual physical inventory and/or cycle counts and maintain perpetual inventory records
Prepare detailed account analysis and reconcile balance sheet accounts as required
Process receipts and issues of inventory and non-inventory items into the cost accounting system
Provide audit oversight and support
Examine plant production costs. Understand, explain, and reconcile inventory variances
Report and monitor monthly budget and actual reporting
Oversee annual Budget preparation
Prepare monthly financials and related reports submitted to Japanese and US parents
Assist Accounting Department with other related projects as required