Cost Accountant Manufacturing Motorcar Parts of America
Overview
We seek a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to lead standard costing inventory valuation and variance analysis within a fast-paced discrete manufacturing setting. This role drives financial close processes ensures U.S. GAAP compliance supports SOX audits and collaborates cross-functionally to enhance financial clarity. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments and possesses deep technical expertise.
What You'll Do5
- 1Lead month/quarter close processes and validate perpetual inventory accuracy
- 2Maintain standard costs execute cost rollups and manage Bills of Material routing
- 3Analyze manufacturing variances including purchase price labor scrap and volume
- 4Ensure U.S. GAAP ASC 330 compliance manage inventory reserves and support SOX audits
- 5Partner with Operations Engineering and Purchasing to explain complex financial concepts
Requirements5
- 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
- 2Bachelor`s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3Experience with manufacturing ERP systems QAD Enterprise Edition preferred
- 4Advanced Excel proficiency PivotTables Power Query XLOOKUP and complex financial modeling
- 5Experience writing Excel VBA macros
Salary Insight
$80 - $85k per year
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