Cost Accountant

irection of the Controller, the Cost Accountant is responsible for ensuring and maintaining the quality & integrity of the price, cost & inventory information within an automotive seating environment. Provide explanations for business performance and identifying areas of improvement.

Your Responsibilities

• Maintenance of standard manufacturing cost

• Coordinating with purchasing to ensure SAP master cost data is accurate and in sync

• Reviewing Bill of Material (BOM) accuracy in a just-in-time (JIT) environment that utilizes a Component Based Manufacturing process

• Calculation of Overhead and Labor rates incorporated into standard costs

• Contribution Margin analysis of all programs

• Perform monthly analysis of inventory in terms of LCM and In-Transit

• Maintain understanding of offline inventory systems (i.e.: MRO)

• Responsible for monthly Balance Sheet reconciliation of all inventory accounts

• Responsible for coordination, maintenance, and processing of Retroactive Vendor Pricing and Customer Pricing

Who we are looking for

• A bachelor's degree in accounting/economics or related field, is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and extensive experience

• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive financial experience in a manufacturing environment

Your preferred qualifications

• Must be strong analytically

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills along with oral and written communication skills

• Must be a self-starter with demonstrated organization and prioritization skills

• Experience with SAP FI/CO, a plus

• Solid MS office EXCEL skills

• Experience in JIT/Component Based cost accounting is preferred

What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

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