Cost Accountant at Cooper Standard Automotive Inc. in Bowling Green, Ohio

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Cost Accountant is responsible for overseeing, analyzing, and validating cost expenditures and reductions initiatives within the Plant. Review manufacturing process activities; record and validate data; make recommendations about cost-efficient and financially feasible cost options.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze manufacturing activities and document/validate changes in process to determine what effect it has on the cost
  
  


• Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
  
  


• Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect product profitability
  
  


• Work with CI/process teams to drive continuous improvement
  
  


• Analyze and recommend cost and cost savings
  
  


• Monitor the inventory cycle count adjustments
  
  


• Prepare and complete internal cost audits according to GAAP
  
  


• Maintain accuracy in the (SAP/ERP) system
  
  

Performance Measures

• Cost savings from improvement initiatives
  
  


• Speed and accuracy of plant profitability drivers
  
  


• Accuracy in cycle count adjustments
  
  


• Plant performance leading indicators
  
  


• Accuracy in program profitability (Burden model)
  
  

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience; CPA or MBA preferred
  
  


• 2+ years of cost accounting work experience (essential)
  
  


• Knowledge of SAP
  
  


• Knowledgeable on statistics
  
  


• Meet key competencies for the job
  
  


• Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite
  
  

Critical Competencies Required:

• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills
  
  


• Meticulous attention to detail with strong organizational skills
  
  


• Ability to meet strict deadlines
  
  


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
  


• Ability to understand the manufacturing process
  
  


• Excellent report-writing, communication and IT skills
  
  


• Good understanding of costing principles and systems
  
  

Work Environment/Work Conditions:

• Office environment - Manufacturing Floor exposure
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran VEVRAA. View the Equal Opportunity is the Law Poster here.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete our online application or to participate in an interview, please let us know by emailing recruitment@cooperstandard.com with the subject line "Accommodation Request". Application materials submitted through this email will not be considered.

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