Cost Accountant/Estimator - Tier 1 Automotive

This position reports directly to the Controller and is responsible for the general and specific job duties of IAC as described below:

General Job Duties:

• To exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.
• To demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.
• Follow Company policies and display conduct expected of IAC employees as described in the Work Plant Rules and Work Safety Rules.
• Adhere to all safety and health objectives, policies and procedures of IAC to provide for a safe and healthful workplace. Work in a safe manner at all times and report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor in order that the situation can be corrected. Report all accidents and near misses in a timely manner when they occur.
• To perform daily cross-functional job assignments in all areas of your assigned department per the established procedures and work guidance.
• Participate and support all lean, continuous improvement programs, initiatives and activities.
• Clean all assigned work areas after completion of the required work according to 5s standards.
• Maintain proper radio etiquette when using company radios, PA System and/or phone.
• Maintain professionalism when representing the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller and/or Plant Manger

Specific Job Duties:

• Fixed asset management and capital expense tracking
• Sales forecasting
• Complete monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
• Prepare month end journal entries and documentation
• Payroll reconciliation and journal entries
• Complete Year End reports and projects
• Participate in annual budget preparation, annual audits, physical inventories and SOX processes as required

Specific Job Duties cont’:

• Work with plant operations to ensure daily sales, scrap, labor and plant spending is recorded accurately and timely.
• Cross training in other areas of Finance
• Special projects as required

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with Accounting or Finance Major
• 3-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent computer and communication skills
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and financial information
• Ability to pay attention to detail

Experience Requirements

• Excellent computer including typing and the use of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read, write and perform non-complex mathematical calculations
• In depth understanding of Financial reporting and procedures
• Ability to pay attention to detail, multi-task and follow direction
• Experience with QAD and AS400, preferred