Cost Accountant

Jabil; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan and employee ES

Paid time off

Job summary

The Cost Accountant at Jabil in San Jose, CA will provide accurate reporting of Sales, Material Costs and Material Margins, and lead financial related projects.

Responsibilities include processing monthly accruals, preparing GL reconciliations, SOX controls, and analyzing inventory valuation in a standard cost environment, with emphasis on continuous improvement and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of working experience in accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• MBA and/or CPA preferred.
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written).
• Experience with standard cost roll ups in SAP.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead on financial related projects.
• Process monthly accruals for expenses.
• Prepare GL reconciliations and SOX controls.
• Review inventory valuation in a standard cost environment.
• Analyze material variances including PPV and revaluation.
• Participate in physical inventories and cycle counts.
• Exchange knowledge with other Jabil facilities.
• Maintain procedures and improve efficiency.
• Meet deadlines amid interruptions and shifting priorities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

English communication

Conflict management

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

MBA and/or CPA preferred

Tools

SAP system

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Project

Jabil software packages

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Cost Accountant will provide accurate and timely reporting and analysis of Sales, Material Costs, and Material Margins.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the lead on financial related projects
• Process monthly accruals for expenses
• Prepare GL Reconciliations
• Prepare SOX controls
• Provide guidance to other staff members regarding related projects
• Review the accuracy of Inventory valuation on the Balance Sheet in a Standard Cost environment.
• Explain the components that represent the difference between Actual and Forecasted Material Margins, reported by program.
• Perform analyses for management on an ad hoc and recurring basis.
• Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metrics management.
• Assess the adequacy of data gathering methods utilized by purchasing, inventory control, or production planning.
• Assure that procedures and work instructions are efficient and not redundant.
• Offer new ideas and suggestions for improvement.
• Identify and implement new practices and processes that are "best in field".
• Meet deadlines even when dealing with frequent interruptions and additional as well as changing priorities.
• Ensure accurate reporting.
• Perform standard cost roll ups for existing and new part numbers in the SAP system
• Analysis and Management of Material Variances including PPV, Bulk Variance and revaluation variances
• Analysis and Management of E\&O inventories and Blocked material reserves
• Analysis and follow up of NRE expenses to ensure accurate reporting and tracking
• Participate in Physical Inventories and Cycle Counts as needed
• Demonstrate a commitment to customer service; anticipate, meet, and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively; making customer issues a priority.
• Establish new measurement systems if/where appropriate.
• Maintain controls and discipline compliant with Jabil standards.
• Exchange knowledge and information with other Jabil facilities to ensure best practices are shared throughout the Jabil organization.
• Ensure 100% adherence to all company policies and procedures (i.e. Health and Safety, Quality).
• Ensure all sensitive and confidential information is handled appropriately.
• Create reports on materials to supply to BUMs and WCMs in order to identify better pricing opportunities.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
• Other Ad Hoc task

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Typically reports to Management.
• Direct supervisor job title(s) typically include: Plant Controller, Site Controller.
• Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management).

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil's software packages (Advanced Excel skills a must)
• Ability to work under pressure and able to do conflict management
• Advanced PC skills including knowledge of Jabil's software packages
• Proficient Verbal and Written English
• Skill Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety standards & requirements
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project skills required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3 - 5 years of working experience in accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• MBA and/or CPA is preferred.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience

This position requires use of information which is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To conform to U.S. Government export regulations/ITAR, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

The pay range for this role is $81,900 - $147,400. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.

BENEFITS

• medical, dental, and vision insurance plans;
• 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan;
• paid time off.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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