About this role
JOB SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, provides inventory accounting services to various DENSO locations across North America. Acts as a liaison to resolve outstanding issues. May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Computes cost value of raw materials work in process and finished goods for inventory purposes. • Analyzes actual costs versus standard costs and prepares reports of variances. • Compiles cost data for preparation of operating budgets. • Prepares estimates of new or proposed product costs. • Prepared lower of cost or market calculation, landed cost calculation, margin analysis and other requested calculations. • Maintains ledgers and financial statements. • Prepares financial reporting for inventory area, as needed. • Monitors inventory adjustments. • Responsible for all inventory/cost related journal entries for month end close. • Responsible for reconciling all inventory/cost related GL accounts in a timely manner. • Analyzes PPV (purchase price variance) and IPV (invoice price variance) each month to ensure accuracy of standard costs and PO pricing. • Works with other departments to improve physical inventory taking, with support from higher level. • May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives. • Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field • 5-8 years of relevant experience with At least 2-5 years of that experience must be in inventory/cost accounting • Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS is required, along with an understanding of current accounting operational structure (financial close, gross profit, J SOX, etc.) SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to discuss or transmit primarily factual information to internal and external customers in the normal course of performing duties • Strong analytical skills to investigate, interpret and reconcile information from several distinct sources in situations where conclusions or resolutions are discernible • Customer service skills to display a service-oriented attitude in addressing and responding to customer issues • Advanced understanding of accounting principles • Cross functional team member • Advanced process improvement (kaizen) mindset BENEFITS SUMMARY:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans • 401K with 4% Company Match • Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays • Bonus Program • FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs • Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance • Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs • Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc. • Tuition Reimbursement • Career Development and Ongoing Training • Employee Assistance Program • Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program • Volunteer Opportunities • Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location) • Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location) • Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location) Annual Salary: $93,000 – $116,000