Cost Accountant (Albuquerque, NM, US, 87113) en Home

About Us:

We are committed to finding smart solutions that enable an intelligent and seamless world. Our success as a world-class leader in technology has evolved from humble beginnings. In 1896, the enterprising father and son team of A.J. and George A. Briggs partnered with S.A. Buffington, a Chicago lawyer, to establish Chicago Telephone Supply Company (later to become CTS).

Today, CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components for suppliers and original equipment manufacturers. We have over 20 locations in 12 countries and more than 3,500 employees. Our innovative sensing, connectivity, and motion solutions offer a diverse range of products across diversified end markets including transportation, medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial. We are at the forefront of supporting innovating life-changing technology, focusing on quality to keep people safe, healthy, and happy. 

Position Summary

The cost accountant position is responsible for all aspects of Manufacturing and Production costing analysis and Inventory for Albuquerque & Nogales, MX manufacturing site. The cost accountant is responsible for comparing standard cost to actual cost and identifying and explaining variances by customer, part number and production jobs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains cost accounting system that ensures accurate costing. 
• Produces daily/weekly production, variance and ad hoc reports.
• Performs monthly close process in cost accounting, inventory and related journal entries.
• Reviews and analyzes standard and actual costs for variances and prepare reports.
• Updates standard costs and ensure accuracy in the Bill of Materials (BOM’s).
• Prepares, analyzes and reports monthly gross margin analysis by customer, part number and production jobs.
• Ensures production data is accurate and timely so that useful information is available for costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, pricing and other decision making.
• Responsible for departmental expense tracking and reporting, explaining variances to forecast and plan.
• Responsible for account reconciliation of physical inventories and cycle counts.
• Prepares periodic inventory reserves reconciliation and monitors actions with support from internal stakeholders.
• Assists in month-end and year-end closing by analyzing inventory and preparing supplemental reports as needed.
• Works on special projects as required.
• Plans, coordinates, and reconciles the annual physical inventory count.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory and cost accounting.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Extraordinary interpersonal skills to work in conjunction with other departments.
• Must be a team player who also works well independently.
• Must be able to analyze data, draw conclusions, interpret results, and make recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and two (2) to five (5) years of manufacturing cost accounting experience.  
• Proficiency in Excel, experience in manipulating large databases a plus.
• Significant hands-on experience using an integrated ERP system.
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP as it applies to a manufacturing environment is required.

Join Us

At CTS, one of the ways we recognize the value of our employees is through our comprehensive benefits program.  Highlights of our benefits program for full-time employees include:

• Health Benefits
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Ready to shape the future? Apply now to join a world leader in sensing and connectivity.

United States EEO Statement

CTS Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who complies with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CTS Corporation will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It has been and shall continue to be both the official policy and the commitment of CTS Corporation to further equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of, among other characteristics, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

ADA accommodation statement: If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 630.577.8811. All other applications must be submitted online.

United States Additional Considerations

It is unlawful in all states where the Company operates, including Massachusetts, to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates applicable laws may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. The Company does not require a lie detector test as a condition of employment nor continued employment. 

Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

No agencies, please. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes and are not looking to engage an agency. We receive inquiries from agencies daily. Do not direct any inquiries or emails to hiring managers. It is not our standard practice to utilize agencies; we are a federal contractor and need to comply with the same process for all.

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