Cost Accountant

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Matching 401(k) Contributions

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Cost Accountant based in Salt Lake City, UT, reporting to the Director of Finance. You will prepare and maintain accounting records, analyze variances, and support forecasting and budgeting with operations teams.

The role focuses on month-end close, accuracy in financial reporting, and adherence to accounting policies. A CPA or CMA certification is preferred, with 3–4 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a business/commercial degree (B.Com / B.C.S / M.Com / MBA / BBA / BBM).
• 3–4 years of related experience in accounting/finance is desired.
• Professional certifications are preferred (CPA, CFP, CMA, APICS, CA, CGA).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accounting records and interpret records to advise or prepare statements.
• Review P&L to ensure postings align with Policy, Process, and Procedures.
• Research variances, post adjustments, and report business reasons for variances.

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Forecasting

Education

B.Com / B.C.S / M.Com / MBA / BBA / BBM

Job description

Job Posting Start Date 08-24-2026 Job Posting End Date 09-24-2026

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Job Summary

The Cost Accountant will be based in Salt Lake City, Utah, reporting to Director, Finance. The Cost Accountant will be in charge of preparing and maintaining accounting records and researching and interpreting accounting records to give advice or prepare statements.

What a typical day looks like:

• Perform periodic review of Profit and Loss (P&L) account to ensure that all the postings are done as per the defined Policy, Process and Procedures.
• Compare the Actual with Forecast / Quote and ensure that the variances are properly researched and required adjustment postings are done in the books.
• Collect the business reasons for the remaining variances and report appropriately.
• Reconcile all the scoped Balance sheet accounts with sub ledger/manual schedule to identify the variance, if any and ensure that those variances are properly dealt in the books of accounts.
• Review the accounts on periodic basis to identify any potential risk and ensure that the same is mitigated properly.
• Ensure that all the book close related /reporting activities are properly planned and executed on timely basis with utmost accuracy.
• Work with relevant teams to prepare the Forecast / Budget for the related accounts.
• Work along with Operations team to improve the business / operational metrics.
• Be familiar with relevant Accounting, regulatory and reporting requirements in the Controllers Handbook and RCTS.

The experience we are looking to add to our team:

Typically requires a B. Com / B.C. S / M. Com / MBA /BBA/ BBM, any other commerce and Accounts Stream degrees. Typically requires 3-4 years of related experience. A professional certification is preferred - A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), America Production Inventory Control Society (APICS), Chartered Accountant (CA), or a Certified General Accountant (CGA).

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job Category Finance

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Through the collective strength of ~150,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinary!