Management Accountant

Kautex Textron; Lavonia (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kautex Textron in Lavonia, GA is seeking a cost accountant to maintain standard cost systems and oversee monthly closings. You will work with SAP to roll costs, update BOMs and routings, and analyze variances with internal teams.

The role requires a bachelor's in accounting or related field, strong communication, supervisory capability, and ability to work with senior management. Experience with SAP and cost accounting is highly valued.

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree in accounting or related field preferred or related equivalent experience
• Supervisory skills preferred
• Ability to work with senior level management
• Advanced computer and administrative skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain standard cost system
• Calculate and maintain standard cost overhead and labor rates
• Roll standard cost in SAP annually
• Maintain and update all part numbers, BOM's and routings in SAP
• Verify all customers PO's for accuracy including piece price, tooling, rework
• Make changes in cost system as required through ECN process
• Review inventory transactions to ensure accuracy
• Coordinate physical inventories
• Prepare month end entries and analyses. Ensure reporting to Kautex management and headquarters according to the deadlines and management requirements
• Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly sales volume forecasts
• Assist Program & Sales Managers with customer quotes and CAR submissions
• Maintain professional communications with internal departments and external suppliers and customers
• Investigate and determine cause of errors, risks and opportunities to initiate action plans to avoid negative impacts
• Complete AOP and SBR sales, sales deductions and COS items
• Work closely with CBU sales associates to monitor pricing issues and pricing accruals
• Complete KPI and upload weekly
• Comply with all OSHA standards and Textron health & safety standards
• Comply with all ISO 14001 standards and all IATF 16949 standards
• Identify waste minimization and material recycling opportunities where applicable

Skills

Supervisory skills

Advanced computer skills

Excellent communication

Ability to work with senior management

Education

BS/BA in accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Kautex is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a leading Tier One automotive supplier, we are a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems and beyond. From battery enclosures for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous cleaning systems, we are advancing solutions for the era of new mobility. Our portfolio also covers high-quality industrial packaging and cast camshafts. Embracing the transformative venture, Kautex is part of a network of global businesses, offering some of the most advanced technologies and services the world has ever seen.

We foster career growth, drive groundbreaking talent programs, and champion equal opportunities and sustainability in our business practices and products. By working together as one team and supporting one another, amazing things happen. We push the boundaries of what's possible, soar to new heights and reach for the extraordinary, being recognized by prestigious awards such as Fair Company, Great place to work (Silao), MINT minded company, or Ecovadis Platinum. We can`t wait to get to know you and share more about our values and local benefits.

What awaits you:

• Maintain standard cost system
• Calculate and maintain standard cost overhead and labor rates
• Roll standard cost in SAP annually
• Maintain and update all part numbers, BOM's and routings in SAP
• Verify all customers PO's for accuracy including piece price, tooling, rework
• Make changes in cost system as required through ECN process
• Review inventory transactions to ensure accuracy
• Coordinate physical inventories
• Prepare month end entries and analyses. Ensure reporting to Kautex management and headquarters according to the deadlines and management requirements
• Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly sales volume forecasts
• Assist Program & Sales Managers with customer quotes and CAR submissions
• Maintain professional communications with internal departments and external suppliers and customers
• Investigate and determine cause of errors, risks and opportunities to initiate action plans to avoid negative impacts
• Complete AOP and SBR sales, sales deductions and COS items
• Work closely with CBU sales associates to monitor pricing issues and pricing accruals
• Complete KPI and upload weekly
• Comply with all OSHA standards and Textron health & safety standards
• Comply with all ISO 14001 standards and all IATF 16949 standards
• Identify waste minimization and material recycling opportunities where applicable

What you'll need to succeed:

• BS or BA degree in accounting or related field preferred or related equivalent experience
• Supervisory skills preferred
• Ability to work with senior level management
• Advanced computer and administrative skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills