Cost Accountant

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and manage the stage schedule for each design change
• Prepare and lead cross-functional Kick-off Meetings so all departments understand their responsibilities
• Create and Manage the part list as the design/information changes for each program
• Gather and review cost estimation sheet from AMC’s to ensure accuracy
• Conduct variance analysis due to changes in design/process to benchmark for future activity
• Work with Engineering team to develop cost reduction ideas
• Complete the presentation materials that will be presented to the Executives
• Coordinate value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) activities with Sales and Engineering teams
• Create, maintain, resolve open issues list related to cost planning activities
• Provide supporting documents/analysis to Management in preparation for the Global Conference
• Work with AMC’s to confirm capital investment that is needed for certain parts
• Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts (Kaizen)
• This role requires the completion of other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration is required
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suites 2007 and newer is required
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines is required
• Effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills are required
• Ability to sustain a high degree of professionalism in interacting with internal and external customers is required
• Effective attention to detail, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills is required

Benefits (subject to eligibility):

• Hybrid Work Style (if eligible)
• Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Program)
• Company Paid STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D
• Generous Employer Contribution to HSA
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K Company Match
• Paid Time Off/Holidays
• Free Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Reimbursement Programs (Cellphone, Tuition, Vehicle, etc.)
• Multiple Free Wellness Programs Offered