Eaton's AER FED Fluid Electrical Distribution division is currently seeking a Cost Accountant.
What you'll do:
Primary Function:
Primary responsibility to process AP Invoices for outside vendors and intercompany for MEX ledgers, and including but not limited to, prepare month end accruals, balance sheet reconciliations and other general analyses and reporting. Perform a variety of routine duties that require a standard knowledge of cost accounting procedure and principles.The position drives continuous improvement in finance while utilizing the framework of the Eaton Business System (EBS) and the Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF).
Essential Functions:
• Measure and explain all variances, including PPV, scrap, material, and all other variances.
• Reconcile inventory (perpetual records to General Ledger), Supply explanations for variances and put systems in place to assure these variances are not repeated.
• Develops and implements key metrics to achieve desired behavior from team.
• Assist in annual profit plan by providing an inventory and cost of sales forecast and reconciliation
• Review routers and BOMs for accuracy and adherence to Eaton Financial Policy
• Update standard costs according to Eaton Financial Policy
• Conduct and report results of all special projects assigned by the Controller and/or self-initiated on a timely basis along with proper conclusions and recommendations
• Documentation of systems, processes, and procedures used in Cost Accounting
• Conduct Annual Physical Inventory per Eaton Policy
• Understand and maintain the standard cost system, assure accuracy of standards
Qualifications:Basic qualifications:
- Minimun 1 year of experience with any general accountant activities (preferably AP, AR & expenses) within a manufacturing environment.
- Accounting system Oracle
- Intermediate English
- Strong analytical skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- ERP experience
- Accounting system Oracle
- Microsoft Office Fluency
Preferred Specialized Knowledge (not required to be qualified for position):
• Knowledge of industry specific quality registration schemes (i.e. ISO9001, ISO/TS-16949, AS9100, etc.) preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Process Variation Reduction (Six Sigma) concepts and tool sets as they relate to materials management preferred.
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.
