Position Title: Cost Accountant

Reports To: Plant Controller

Work Location: Warrensburg, MO

We have an exciting opportunity as a Cost Accountant in our Warrensburg, MO location. This position will be responsible for daily and monthly accounting tasks. These tasks include but are not limited to improving the reporting at the plant, ensure the accuracy of the inventory responsibilities, assisting in creating policies and procedures to be distributed plant wide, assisting in detail analysis, reviewing of plant reporting and location financial data, and supporting interim and year-end audit requirements.

Responsibilities: 

• Assist Plant Accounting with month-end and weekly close tasks
• Annual audit requirements
• Internal Control activities and audit to the shop floor
• Annual and Midyear budgeting process
• Weekly tracking to budget and forecast
• Standard Cost and variance analysis
• Profitability Analysis, by customer and program vs Budget
• Prepare monthly report data for corporate and the management team
• Take the lead and coordinate the Annual Physical Inventory
• Inventory reconciliation
• Coordinate with various departments to process customer, supplier, and intercompany invoices
• Perform global intercompany accounting and reconciliation
• BOM and process routing audit
• Assist in special projects as needed
• Fixed Assets reconciliation
• Tracking the budget of Capital Expense

Minimum Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5 years of applicable experience a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience with PLEX, SAP, Oracle, or any ERP.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team and meet deadlines
• Capable of taking on new, challenging tasks with limited guidance
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Highly flexible
• Ability to work and take direction from Team Members at all levels of the organization

Intellectual competencies:

• Intelligence – Ability to acquire understanding and absorb information rapidly. A quick study
• Analytical Skills – Ability to identify significant problems and opportunities. Can analyze problems and people in-depth. Ability to determine root cause
• Education – Meets formal & informal educational requirements. Exhibits continuous learning

Personal Competencies:

• Integrity – Iron clad. Does not ethically cut corners. Earns trust of co-workers. Puts organization above self-interests
• Excellence – Sets high stretch standards of performance for self & others. Low tolerance for mediocrity. High sense of responsibility
• Self-Awareness/Feedback - Recognizes own strengths & weaknesses. Not defensive. Does not rationalize mistakes or blame others. Uses feedback mechanisms
• Adaptability – Copes effectively with complexity and change. Not rigid

Interpersonal Competencies:

• First Impression – Exhibits professional demeanor. Creates favorable first impression-body language, eye contact, posture, etc.
• Team Player – Reaches out to peers. Overcomes we-they. Approachable, leads peers to do what is best for the company
• Assertiveness – Ability to take a forceful stand on issues without being excessively abrasive.

Motivational Competencies:

• Enthusiasm/Passion – Exhibits dynamism, excitement, and a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Balance in Life – Achieves sufficient balance among work, wellness, relationships, community involvement, professional associations, friendships, hobbies & interests

Behavioral Competencies – Common to all Motus Positions

• Integrity – Iron clad. Does not ethically cut corners. Earns trust of co-workers. Puts organization above self-interests
• Energy/Drive – Exhibits high level of energy and ability to energize others. Strong desire to achieve, high dedication level. Gets Results. Recognizes excellence in the efforts and work of others. Enjoys seeing others succeed. Ability to energize and motivate others
• Enthusiasm/Passion – Exhibits dynamism, excitement, and a positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Customer Focus – Monitors internal and external client satisfaction. Establishes partner relationships with clients. Visible and accessible to clients. Focuses on partnerships with customers, suppliers and communities
• Change Leader - Embraces change. Communicates needs during periods of change. Actively intervenes to create & energize positive change. Leads by example
• Assertive/Edge – Ability to take a forceful stand on issues without being excessively abrasive. Able to challenge tactfully
• Resourceful/Takes Initiative - Passionately finds ways over, around or through barriers to success. Achieves results despite lack of resources. Goes beyond call of duty. Shows bias for action. A results-oriented "doer”
• Execution – Likes to be challenged and can work through tough tasks and execute on stretch goals to move the organization forward
• Teamwork: Supports environment that encourages teamwork, cooperation and collaboration.
• Interpersonal Communication: Is respectful when interacting with others. Shares information freely in all directions
• Problem-solving/Decision-making: Works cooperatively within teams to solve problems. Works cooperatively across teams to solve problems
• Personal Development: Continually learning and growing. Seeks out and uses personal feedback.
• Innovator: Takes initiative. Encourages risk-taking in pursuit of continuous improvement
• Guides Work: Continuously improves work processes. Helps others with tools, information and assistance to do their job
• Flexible - Embraces change. Communicates needs during periods of change
• Handles Stress – Stable and poised under pressure
• Self-Aware - Recognizes own strengths & weaknesses. Not defensive. Does not rationalize mistakes or blame others. Uses feedback mechanisms
• Adaptable – Copes effectively with complexity and change. Not rigid

Motus Integrated Technologies is a rapidly growing, $500 million manufacturer of high-performance headliners and interior products for the global automotive market. Headquartered in Holland Michigan, Motus operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in North America (U.S. and Mexico), Europe, and Asia with over 20 entities worldwide. Motus is a portfolio company of Atlas Holdings, an industrial holding company headquartered in Greenwich, CT.

Motus Integrated Technologies offers a competitive compensation and benefits package (including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, Rx, life insurance, disability coverage, 401K and Company match, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement eligibility, etc.)

Motus is an Equal Opportunity Employer