Cost Accountant

Do you want to work at an organization that is people focused, service minded and results oriented, that offers their customers creative problem solving, progressive solutions, and improved outcome? Then Avancez Assembly may be the place for you. We are committed to a culture of excellence, with a focus on best practices and continuous improvement. We understand that our people are our biggest strength, and we know that world-class service happens because of our capable and valued team members. Whether you are looking for an assembly position or a career in manufacturing management, you can thrive as a member of our team.

Plant Cost Accountant

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Manage customer invoicing activities for component material, supply chain, value-added services, and miscellaneous spot buys.
• Monitor inbound component material contract communication for pricing and ensure pricing updates are performed simultaneously and accurately for both the customer and the supplier in ERP system.
• Analyze price changes and identify the need for retro price updates:
• Ensure supplier retro adjustments align with customer retro adjustments. Coordinate required supplier adjustments with accounts payable and purchasing to ensure timely recovery to/from suppliers. Compare sales transaction history to customer pricing adjustments and work with purchasing and customer on any invoicing discrepancies to pursue recoveries.
• Ensure customer labor value add retro adjustments are processed timely.
• Monitor freight and supply chain related costs compared to revenue billed. Support Finance and Supply Chain teams with financial analysis and recommendations.
• Manage customer payment discrepancy resolution for component material, supply chain and value-added services contracts.
• Perform product structure cost rollups for all BOMs (Bill of Material) if/as required.
• Support recovery for obsolete inventory with Materials and Supply Chain teams.
• Review scrap activity and impact on inventory with Materials and Supply Chain teams.
• Reconcile related general ledger accounts for inventory, supply chain, customer and supplier price adjustments.
• Provide support to the Materials team for physical inventory and cycle count programs as required. Ensure internal controls are functioning as designed.
• Follow up on variances from cycle count and physical inventories with the Materials team to ensure proper adjustments to inventory were made and corrective actions in place to avoid future variances.
• Understand ERP system transactions relating to component material flow, how inventory valuation impacts P&L reports, and review system for proper treatment.
• Work with other functional areas in connection with material ownership processes to ensure transactions are processed correctly, efficiently, and discrepancies are resolved timely.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  

Expectations

• Have extensive knowledge of the material ownership environment
• Participate in Engineering Change meetings and support financial related activities
• Understand and utilize the customer supplier portals for areas of responsibility and participate in available ongoing training opportunities
• Maintain proper inventory costs and sales prices in ERP system
• Reconcile payments to sales transactions using Recon Tool, as needed
• Monitor shipment quantities to payment quantities
• Utilize tools to analyze transactions and make improvements where necessary
• Manage component material, freight, supply chain, and value-added services adjustments
• Facilitate all retro price adjustment processing for suppliers and customers
• Provide price update support to purchasing and materials
• Understand all ERP setups related to inventory and Global Tax Management, i.e., Item master maintenance, Sales & PO Orders, inventory costing, ASN’s, Material Shipment Receipts, etc.
• Setup, train, and troubleshoot for ERS (Evaluated Receipt Settlement) system
• Support Finance, Commercial, Materials, and Supply Chain requests regarding inventory, freight, invoicing, etc. activities
• Recommend and implement cost savings measures to streamline processes
• Organize and participate in special projects as needed
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's degree (in Accounting/Finance preferred)
• Minimum five years of prior accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, emphasis in cost accounting
• Strong knowledge of ERP (QAD) applications, primarily Financial and Material modules
• Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Proven analytical, root cause and critical thinking skills, including ability to successfully perform independent, in-depth analysis and generate concise conclusions
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and quality
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities and demanding project deadlines
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time and communicate issues/solutions timely and concisely
• Demonstrate integrity and confidentiality
• Strong people skills, including the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Goals oriented and works well both independently and in a team environment
• Natural instinct to look for more efficient ways to do things and eliminate waste in our processes
  
  

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical
• Delta Dental
• VSP Vision
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional Competitive Benefits
  
  

Purpose

Building A Better Everything

We build a better culture by putting people before profit, leading for purpose, passion and performance, and creating an environment devoted to an exceptional experience for our customers and people. We lead with respect and humility, are aligned to a common purpose, and hold ourselves accountable to embody our values in everything we do. We foster a commitment to engaging and empowering each person.

Values

• Respect
• Integrity
• Perseverance
• Innovation
• Teamwork
  
  

Avancez advocates full equal employment opportunity for all people without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital or family status, or status as covered veterans in accordance with applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws. Avancez complies with applicable legislation governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Accommodations required due to disability are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.