Cost Accountant at Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC in Hoover, Alabama

Job Description:

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors. YFAI is redefining how people relax, work and play in their vehicle interiors today and decades from now. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. They design, develop and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), the component group of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), and Adient, the global leader in automotive seating. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.

Summary

Perform cost accounting, variance analysis and assist the plant finance team with ad hoc reporting, forecasting and general ledger accounting.

• Cost Accounting & General Ledger Accounting


• Drive plant’s yearly standard costing for injection molding and assembly processes


• Develop and update standard cost for work centers


• Perform cost analysis by segment (e.g. product, platform)


• Perform variance analysis between actual and standard costs


• Develop cost allocation methodologies and assist the plant operations team with continuous improvement projects to drive down cost


• Support inventory accounting


• Support in developing and monitoring inventory accounting work instructions for materials and supply


• Support in accounting for all inventory movements


• Support in reconciling after physical inventory


• Support in valuing in inventory


• Support in accounting for appropriate taxes and excise rates


• Support in calculating appropriate accruals for month end close


• Support in analyzing and reporting stock / inventory losses


• Assist Controller with ad hoc reporting, forecasting and daily accounting processes

Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics

3 years experience in financial and business management including two years of automotive manufacturing experience.

Preferred experience with injection molding and assembly costing.