Cost Accountant

Cooper-Standard Automotive • Sterling, KY

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cost Accountant is responsible for overseeing, analyzing, and validating cost expenditures and reduction initiatives within the plant. Review manufacturing process activities; record and validate data; make recommendations about cost-efficient and financially feasible cost options.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of cost accounting work experience (essential)
• Knowledge of SAP
• Knowledgeable on statistics
• Meet key competencies for the job
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Meticulous attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to understand the manufacturing process
• Excellent report-writing, communication and IT skills
• Good understanding of costing principles and systems

Nice To Haves

• CPA or MBA preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing activities and document/validate changes in process to determine what effect it has on the cost
• Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
• Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect product profitability
• Work with CI/process teams to drive continuous improvement
• Analyze and recommend cost and cost savings
• Monitor the inventory cycle count adjustments
• Prepare and complete internal cost audits according to GAAP
• Maintain accuracy in the (SAP/ERP) system

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level