Senior Cost Accountant - Troy, United States - KOSTAL Group USA

    KOSTAL Group USA
    KOSTAL Group USA Troy, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Description

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    KOSTAL has a strong family history built on innovation and care for our employees. For over 100 years, our values have guided how we work together to influence, evolve and grow our future.

    If you are interested in being part of our next generation, we want to hear from you

    Job Description

    Main Job Purpose

    Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial operations, trends and costs, revenues, administrative commitments and obligations incurred; prepares financial reports and estimates future revenues and expenditures.

    Primary Responsibilities – Includes, but are not limited to, the following:

    • Prepares business case calculations
    • Provide guidance to ensure accurate planning
    • Explain variances at gateways and present financial impact on profitability
    • Monitor and explain all manufacturing cost aspects, including material, process, and overhead
    • Make recommendations to Sales and Program Management
    • Make / Buy Analysis
    • Product line reporting and profitability analysis
    • Ad hoc requests from Sales and Program Management
    • Support the use and maintenance of SAP-modules and its integration in processes
    • Assist and support on Project Controlling and Investment Controlling (CapEx) topics
    Qualifications

    Education & Experience:

    • Bachelor's Degree from an AACSB Accredited Business School
    • Major in Finance, Accounting, or Economics preferred
    • 5 - 8 years of professional experience in product costing
    • Technical knowledge and production background in the Automotive Industry
    • Knowledge of SAP preferred (CO, PS, SD, BW, SAC, or similar)
    • Excellent communication / presentation skills
    • Excellent organization, problem solving, and time management skills
    • Cross-functional communication experience, both Regional & International
    • Familiar with accounting and controlling principles, concepts, and practices
    • Advanced Excel Skills and experience in Microsoft Office products
    Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.