Flex
Manufacturing
CostAccountant
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“Cost Accountant at Flex. Skills: Cost Accounting, Financial Analysis, SOX, US GAAP. Perform periodic review of Profit and Loss (P&L) account to ensure that all the postings are done as per the defined Policy, Process and Procedures.. Compare the Actual with Forecast / Quote and ensure that the variances are properly researched and required adjustment postings are done in the books.”
What You'll Achieve.
Impacts the near-term (quarterly/semi-annual) operational success of the function.; Creates functional processes or technologies.; Executes and provides input to functional strategic plans and objectives for site.
Industry & Context.
Analytical
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in financial administration, accounting, or a related field, Advanced English, Advanced experience in a similar role, Advanced Excel skills, Knowledge of SOX and US GAAP auditing
Nice to Have
A professional certification is preferred - A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), America Production Inventory Control Society (APICS), Chartered Accountant (CA), or a Certified General Accountant (CGA)
What You'll Do.
Perform periodic review of Profit and Loss (P&L) account to ensure that all the postings are done as per the defined Policy
Process and Procedures.
Compare the Actual with Forecast / Quote and ensure that the variances are properly researched and required adjustment postings are done in the books.
Collect the business reasons for the remaining variances and report appropriately.
Reconcile all the scoped Balance sheet accounts with sub ledger/manual schedule to identify the variance
if any and ensure that those variances are properly dealt in the books of accounts.
Review the accounts on periodic basis to identify any potential risk and ensure that the same is mitigated properly.
Ensure that all the book close related /reporting activities are properly planned and executed on timely basis with utmost accuracy.
Work with relevant teams to prepare the Forecast / Budget for the related accounts.
Work along with Operations team to improve the business / operational metrics.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with relevant teams to prepare the Forecast / Budget for the related accounts.; Work along with Operations team to improve the business / operational metrics.
Process & Methodology
Demonstrates experience in leading major initiatives and provides input to those initiatives.
Full Job Description
Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. ## Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to a **_Cost Accountant_** located in **_Guadalajara, North Site_**. Reporting to the Controller, Cost Accountant role involves in charge of preparing and maintaining accounting records and researching and interpreting accounting records to give advice or prepare statements. **What a typical day looks like:** * Perform periodic review of Profit and Loss (P&L) account to ensure that all the postings are done as per the defined Policy, Process and Procedures. * Compare the Actual with Forecast / Quote and ensure that the variances are properly researched and required adjustment postings are done in the books. Collect the business reasons for the remaining variances and report appropriately. * Reconcile all the scoped Balance sheet accounts with sub ledger/manual schedule to identify the variance, if any and ensure that those variances are properly dealt in the books of accounts. * Review the accounts on periodic basis to identify any potential risk and ensure that the same is mitigated properly. * Ensure that all the book close related /reporting activities are properly planned and executed on timely basis with utmost accuracy. * Work with relevant teams to prepare the Forecast / Budget for the related accounts. * Work along with Operations team to improve the business / operational metrics. * Be familiar with relevant Accounting, regulatory and reporting requirements in the Controllers Handbook and RCTS **The experience
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