Cost Accountant

Cooper Standard Automotive; Mount Sterling (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Standard Automotive is seeking a Cost Accountant to oversee, analyze, and validate cost expenditures and reduction initiatives within the plant. You will review manufacturing processes, record data, and recommend cost-efficient options to improve profitability.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting (CPA or MBA preferred) and at least 2 years of cost accounting experience, with strong skills in SAP and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• 2+ years of cost accounting experience.
• 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.

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.
• Cost savings from improvement initiatives.
• Speed and accuracy of plant profitability drivers.
• Accuracy in cycle count adjustments.
• Plant performance leading indicators.
• Accuracy in program profitability (Burden model).

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Primary 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
• Cost savings from improvement initiatives
• Speed and accuracy of plant profitability drivers
• Accuracy in cycle count adjustments
• Plant performance leading indicators
• Accuracy in program profitability (Burden model)

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience; CPA or MBA preferred
• 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

Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers.

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