Sr. Cost Accountant

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related area, ideally for CPA or MBA preferred, but not required, or equivalent experience
3+ years’ experience in Cost Accounting preferably in a large manufacturing environment with evidence of exceptional ability
Ability to understand the manufacturing environment and the associated financial processes; knowledge of supply chain, receiving, inventory flow, operations process and manufacturing principles
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data
Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel
Ability to multi-task and drive actions to completion under strict deadlines
Must be able to collaborate and build positive relationships with other teams within Finance as well as cross-functionally outside Finance to effectively make recommendations, implement process improvements, etc.

Support the warranty cost calculation particularly in remanufacturing context
Responsible for setting up the standard cost for labor overhead and bill of material of the remanufactured products
Analyze and monitor warranty reliability data provided by engineering team to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for cost reduction
Maintain warranty reserve model for powertrain products and ensure they align with company policies and accounting standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cell engineering, quality reliability, remanufacturing and service team, to address warranty-related issues and improve accounting close cycle
Prepare month end warranty related JEs and account reconciliation, support internal and external audits
Ensure compliance with SOX controls and relevant accounting principles under US GAAP