**Descripción del empleo**
**Key Responsibilities**
**1. Production Cost Calculation**
- Calculate direct and indirect costs for manufactured products and services, including materials, labor, and overhead.
- Develop and maintain detailed cost reports, cost databases, and cost structures.
- Support pricing and margin analysis for new and existing products.
**2. Inventory Control**
- Monitor raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods inventories to ensure accurate cost accounting.
- Ensure proper recording of inventory costs, including periodic adjustments and reconciliations.
- Conduct or support physical inventory counts and variance analysis.
**3. Cost Analysis & Variance Reporting**
- Analyze variances between vigente, standard, and budgeted costs, identifying causes of deviations.
- Propose cost-saving initiatives and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Prepare and present periodic cost reports to management with recommendations for optimization.
**4. Budgeting & Forecasting**
- Assist in preparing annual cost budgets and long-term cost planning.
- Work with production and purchasing teams to align cost budgets with business goals.
- Provide financial projections for new projects and operational changes.
**5. Operational Cost Control**
- Monitor daily operational costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
- Ensure proper allocation of factory overhead and indirect production costs.
- Develop strategies to optimize resource utilization and minimize waste.
**6. Compliance & Audit Support**
- Ensure cost accounting practices comply with national accounting standards, US GAAP, and company policies.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing relevant cost and financial documentation.
- Maintain organized and transparent cost records for audit and compliance purposes.
**7. Process Improvement & Efficiency**
- Identify areas for continuous improvement in cost tracking and financial reporting.




- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices for cost control.
- Utilize data analytics tools to improve financial visibility and reporting accuracy.
**8. Financial Reporting**
- Prepare and submit **monthly cost reports**.
- Assist in **annual budget preparation**.
- Conduct **ad-hoc financial analysis** for management as needed.
**9. Additional Responsibilities**
- Provide cost accounting insights for new projects and business initiatives.
- Support the finance team with ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting tasks.
- Participate in special projects related to financial planning and operational efficiency.
**Qualifications & Requirements**
**Education & Certifications**:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- CMA (Certified Management Accountant) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is a plus.
**Experience**:
- 5+ years of experience in cost accounting, ideally in **automotive manufacturing.**:
- Familiarity with cost methodologies such as standard costing and activity-based costing.
**Technical Skills**:
- **Proficiency in Epicor ERP** for cost tracking and financial reporting (Plus)
- Strong data analysis skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros) and Power BI.
- Knowledge of local and international accounting regulations.
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
**Soft Skills**:
- **Proactive self-starter** with the ability to take initiative and drive improvements.
- **Strong communicator**, capable of explaining financial data clearly to non-financial teams.
- Ability to work **autonomously** while collaborating effectively within a team.
- High attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset.
VacantesContabilidad
Pay: $1.00 - $2.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- What ERP system have you worked with?
- Are you able to have a fluent conversation in English?
- Do you have experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling?
Work Location: In person

📌 Cost Accountant (Ramos Arizpe)
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