Cost Accountant

Yokohama Tire; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokohama Tire in West Point, MS is seeking a Cost Accountant to ensure accurate product costing and timely reporting. You will develop standard cost systems, maintain BOMs, and collaborate with purchasing and AP to optimize inventory and cost control.

You will oversee month-end closes, manage SAP, analyze variances, and prepare financials for Japanese and US parents. Travel up to 20% is possible; SOX compliance and audits support are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting standards.
• SOX compliance understanding and experience with SAP.
• Ability to analyze data and reconcile variances.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain standard cost system and BOMs for finished goods and sub components.
• Collaborate with purchasing and AP for inventory management.
• Oversee general ledger and SAP maintenance.
• Oversee month-end close, journal entries, and related documentation.
• Analyze daily sales, scrap, direct labor, and overhead variances.
• Supervise inventory counts and maintain perpetual records.
• Prepare detailed account analyses and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Process receipts and issues of inventory in the cost system.
• Provide audit oversight and support.
• Explain and reconcile production costs and variances.
• Report monthly budget vs actual and assist with annual budgeting.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and reporting to parents.
• Some travel in the Continental US and overseas may be required.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Cost accounting

SOX compliance

SAP experience

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Fast-paced

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Cost Accountant

Job Locations US-MS-West Point

ID 2026-2364

Category Accounting/Finance

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Minimum Salary USD $55,906.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary USD $83,858.00/Yr.

Travel % 20%

Summary

Ensure that product costs are accurately and timely reported and that all data required for development of these costs are collected through a systematic process including communication with all levels of the plant. Also provide accounting and compliance support to the Department and plant.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain standard cost system and bills of material for finished goods and related sub components
• Work with purchasing and AP for inventory management and processes.
• General ledger oversight and SAP maintenance
• Oversee month-end closing process, journal entry preparation and related support documentation
• Analyze and report daily on sales, scrap, direct labor and overhead results and maintain variances to forecasts
• Supervise, organize, and schedule monthly and annual physical inventory and/or cycle counts and maintain perpetual inventory records
• Prepare detailed account analysis and reconcile balance sheet accounts as required
• Process receipts and issues of inventory and non-inventory items into the cost accounting system
• Provide audit oversight and support
• Examine plant production costs. Understand, explain, and reconcile inventory variances
• Report and monitor monthly budget and actual reporting
• Oversee annual Budget preparation
• Prepare monthly financials and related reports submitted to Japanese and US parents
• Assist Accounting Department with other related projects as required
• Some travel in Continental United States and overseas may be required

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting standards and Sarbanes Oxley requirements
• Previous SAP experience (Preferred but not required)
• Ability to adapt to new and different computer software programs
• Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment
• Detailed oriented and able to multi-task

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or equivalent