Cost Accountant

Matthey; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive retirement savings

Medical plans/health assessments

Retailer and Wellbeing discounts

Competitive annual incentive plan

Job summary

Johnson Matthey in Querétaro seeks a Cost Accountant to advance cost control, inventory valuation and analysis. You will update material unit costs in SAP, maintain SAP cost/inventory/fixed asset accounts, and perform monthly variance analyses while reviewing quotation costs.

The role requires manufacturing experience, a public accounting degree, and proficiency with SAP, SharePoint and Microsoft tools. We offer hybrid/work-flexible options and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 years in manufacturing and automotive industry; general accounting, inventory, costs and fixed assets.
• Bachelor in Public Accounting.
• Experience with SharePoint and advanced Microsoft tools and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Determine and update material unit costs in SAP.
• Maintain SAP cost, inventory, metal and fixed asset accounts.
• Monthly inventory valuation and variance analysis.
• Review sales quotation costs.
• Control provisions for slow-moving inventory, freight and absorptions.
• Reconcile cost of sales versus accounting.
• Perform plant cost analysis.

Skills

Cost accounting

SAP

Inventory management

Fixed assets

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor in Public Accounting

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Job title: Cost Accountant

Location: Queretaro

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Cost Accountant, you'll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history and innovation. You'll help tackle the world's biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern society and enhancing lives - as we continue to apply, refine and recycle metals that matter, for a healthier and more resilient future.

The role:

As a Cost Accountant, you will help drive our goals by:

• Determine and update material unit costs in SAP
• Maintain SAP cost, inventory, metal and fixed asset accounts
• Monthly inventory valuation and variance analysis
• Review sales quotation costs
• Control provisions for slow-moving inventory, freight and absorptions
• Reconcile cost of sales versus accounting
• Perform plant cost analysis

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• 3 years in manufacturing and automotive industry; general accounting, inventory, costs and fixed assets
• Bachelor in Public Accounting
• Experience with Share point and advanced Microsoft and SAP.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees' financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Competitive retirement savings
• Medical plans/health assessments
• Retailer and Wellbeing discounts
• Competitive annual incentive plan undefined

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.