Cost Accountant

Description

Summary: We are seeking a Cost Accountant to prepare and maintain accounting records, research, and interpret accounting data to advise or prepare statements. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth 2. Work in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment 3. Contribute to building innovative products that improve the world Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market\-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. **Job Summary** --------------- To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to a **Cost Accountant** located in **Guadalajara, North Site**. Reporting to the Controller, Cost Accountant role involves in charge of preparing and maintaining accounting records and researching and interpreting accounting records to give advice or prepare statements. **What a typical day looks like:** * Perform periodic review of Profit and Loss (P\&L) account to ensure that all the postings are done as per the defined Policy, Process and Procedures. * Compare the Actual with Forecast / Quote and ensure that the variances are properly researched and required adjustment postings are done in the books. Collect the business reasons for the remaining variances and report appropriately. * Reconcile all the scoped Balance sheet accounts with sub ledger/manual schedule to identify the variance, if any and ensure that those variances are properly dealt in the books of accounts. * Review the accounts on periodic basis to identify any potential risk and ensure that the same is mitigated properly. * Ensure that all the book close related /reporting activities are properly planned and executed on timely basis with utmost accuracy. * Work with relevant teams to prepare the Forecast / Budget for the related accounts. * Work along with Operations team to improve the business / operational metrics. * Be familiar with relevant Accounting, regulatory and reporting requirements in the Controllers Handbook and RCTS **The experience we’re looking to add to our team:** * Bachelor's degree in financial administration, accounting, or a related field. * Advanced English * Advanced experience in a similar role * Advanced Excel skills * Knowledge of SOX and US GAAP auditing * Proactive * Analytical * Able to work under pressure * A professional certification is preferred \- A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), America Production Inventory Control Society (APICS), Chartered Accountant (CA), or a Certified General Accountant (CGA). * Impacts the near\-term (quarterly/semi\-annual) operational success of the function. * Creates functional processes or technologies. * Executes and provides input to functional strategic plans and objectives for site. * Demonstrates experience in leading major initiatives and provides input to those initiatives. * Exercises independent judgment using ambiguously defined procedures and policies. * May propose/provide input to defining methods, standards, policies, and procedures * Decisions and recommendations may impact multiple departments and functions. Facilitates team in making group decisions. **What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:** * Competitive Salary. * Life \& Medical insurance. * Christmas Bonus. * Food Coupons. * Saving Fund. * Life Insurance AU51 **Job Category** ---------------- Finance Required Skills: Optional Skills: Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).