Luminator Technology Group is a global leader in technology solutions that increase intelligence, safety, and efficiency for public transit operations. Delivering a universal portfolio of hardware and software solutions through well-known and well-established regional organizations, Luminator is a global company with a small-enterprise approach and commitment to customer success, serving customers in more than 85 countries, and employing nearly 1,000 people worldwide.

Luminator is a leading innovator in the design and manufacturing of communications and lighting products for more than 90 years in transit, rail, and aerospace industries. Luminator is seeking to fill our full-time Cost Accountant role to join our growing and dynamic Finance and Accounting team where you will be an integral part of the team by providing valuable input as we work toward assessing and implementing goals and mission of the department and Luminator. This is an opportunity to be part of something new and exciting within Finance and Accounting.

Summary:

Luminator is seeking a Cost Accountant who is committed to transparency, diversity, teamwork, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. The Cost Accountant will be responsible for performing manufacturing cost accounting activities to support the company’s North America accounting team and assist our operations team with analyses to better understand its manufacturing cost performance. This role will be integral in setting the tone and culture at Luminator.

Why Work at Luminator:

At Luminator, we believe that the talent, knowledge, and commitment of our people is the backbone of our company/business. We are committed to hiring talented individuals who are respectful, trustworthy, value diversity, committed to teamwork, and relentlessly pursue excellence in their role. Luminator promotes transparency and accountability at all levels within the organization.

Luminator offers a wide range of benefit programs, including healthcare, dental, vision, employee assistance programs, tuition support, and 401k options as well as start earning time off on your first day. In this role, you'll be part of a team that is building an inclusive and diverse culture of excellence!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform manufacturing cost accounting activities including inventory reconciliation, standard cost reviews, analysis of manufacturing variances and excess & obsolete inventory reserve
• Perform periodic standard cost reviews and analysis to recommend changes to those standard
• Develop, maintain, and review standard costs of material, including assistance with the standard cost roll
• Reviews and analyzes actual costs to identify inaccuracies
• Prepares necessary departmental and company-wide budgeting reports
• Partner with operations team to understanding manufacturing operating costs
• Performs month-end and year-end closings with assistance
• Interface with product development to project standard COGS for new products
• Review inventory cycle count process and results
• Support general ledger month-end closing activities with multi-currency, international business
• Address annual external audit requirements and inquiries
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as accounting software.
• Thorough understanding of accounting procedures.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information.

Education/Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or other related degree program required
• 1 years of cost accounting experience required
• 5 years of general accounting work experience within a manufacturing company preferred 
• Prefer accounting accreditation such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact careers.us@luminator.com.

• Physically required to regularly walk, sit, bend, twist, stand and reach in a normal office environment.
• Constantly required to stand, walk, bend, twist, overhead lift and reach in a varied field environment.
• The employee may occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to perform constant work on computer
• Specific vision abilities required by this job are close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Luminator Technology Group intends to provide a safe and drug-free work environment for our customers and our employees, as a condition of employment Luminator Technology Group will require a negative drug screen as part pre-employment process as required under applicable laws and guidelines related to federal contracts.

Luminator Technology Group an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Luminator to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Luminator strictly prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

The above-described responsibilities and requirements are a general guide for the role you are applying for and are not all inclusive of the job requirements. These may be amended at any time during employment.

Luminator Technology Group does not accept staffing agency candidates for our postings. Agencies need not contact.

It is the policy of Luminator to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Luminator prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

The above described responsibilities and requirements are a general guide for the role you are applying for and are not all inclusive of the job requirements.

Luminator Technology Group does not accept staffing agency candidates for our postings.

All positions posted are required to be in office unless otherwise posted.