Cost Accountant - Automotive Industry

North American Stamping Group • Portland, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a key member of the Finance team for the Division, the Cost Accountant / Senior Level Accountant will report to the Controller for the Division and assume an operational and strategic role in reporting accuracy. The Cost Accountant will have primary day-to-day responsibility to ensure that Product Cost is accurate, Inventory is valued properly and Property Accounting accurately reflects the appropriate position on the Balance Sheet.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years financial accounting experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment.
• Experience related to Cost Accounting.
• General understanding and working knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures.
• Ability to work with and support the Plant controller in completion of their day-to-day activities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• General business knowledge.
• Effective people skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language (English) used in the workplace.
• Solid working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, Internet, etc.).
• Working knowledge and “Hands On” experience with ERP Systems.

Nice To Haves

• Systems implementation experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Product Costing
• Monitor Periodic Reporting to support accuracy in Financial Reporting.
• Verification of Changes in Price and Cost.
• Oversee compliance in areas related to Costing and Property Accounting.
• Manage the Property Accounting function.
• Other Periodic Job Functions

What This Job Offers

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