Accounting Analyst

Description

Summary: This role manages inventory and cost accounting for manufacturing, requiring strong analytical skills, cost accounting knowledge, and collaboration with global teams. Highlights: 1. Manage inventory and cost accounting for manufacturing processes 2. Collaborate with manufacturing teams for operational decision-making 3. Lead standard cost rolls and ensure data integrity This position will be responsible for managing inventory and cost accounting for manufacturing processes. The role requires strong accounting and analytical skills, in\-depth knowledge of Cost Accounting, understanding of manufacturing operations, and the ability to collaborate with global teams in a fast\-paced environment. The position will work closely with manufacturing teams to provide key metrics that support operational decision\-making. **Responsibilities** * Execute and monitor monthly close activities, including preparation and approval of journal entries and inventory\-related reconciliations. * Oversee inventory transactions, including physical\-to\-perpetual\-to\-general ledger reconciliations, standard costs, and audit support. * Analyze inventory adjustments and manufacturing variances, coordinating root cause analysis and corrective actions with operational teams. * Lead the preparation and execution of annual and quarterly standard cost rolls. * Establish and review standard costs for new and existing parts, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of cost data. * Audit cycle count activities, investigate discrepancies, and report root causes to improve inventory accuracy. * Provide cost accounting support to cross\-functional areas and support the monthly financial close. * Develop and review cost analysis reports and collaborate with operations on improvement actions. * Coordinate and respond to internal and external audit requirements, including SOX\-related matters, including monthly Control Self Evaluations. * Analyze operating costs, purchase price variance, and support cost\-related special projects focused on efficiency and utilization. * Ensure integrity and accuracy of cost and general ledger information within the ERP system. * Supervise personnel and perform other duties as assigned. * Prepare and presentation of Daily KPI´s * Part of the Leadership for Annual Inventory * Lead the Fixed Assets Inventory (every three years) * Monthly Account Reconciliations **Requirements** * 70\-80% English proficiency. * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. * 3\-4 years of progressive experience in mid\- to large\-size companies, preferably publicly traded. * Up\-to\-date knowledge of U.S. GAAP. * Strong understanding of Cost Accounting, including standard costs and variance analysis. * Experience collaborating with global finance teams and supporting manufacturing operations. * Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, with strong organizational skills and business acumen. * Experience with fully integrated ERP systems; SAP preferred Cooper Standard is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please note that Cooper Standard maintains a list of preferred recruiting agencies and only members of our Talent Acquisition Department have the authority to engage and authorize recruiting services. We also do not seek or accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters or staffing agencies. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Cooper Standard will be considered unencumbered and free from any charge whatsoever.