Senior Cost Accountant

Senior Cost Accountant

Job Category:Finance/Accounting
Requisition Number:SENIO001934

Posting Details

– – Posted:October 2, 2024

– Full-Time

– On-site

– Locations
Showing 1 location
South Bend, IN 46617, USA

Job Details

Description

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

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PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

– Standard cost and variance analysis
– Closing
– Account reconciliations
– SAP testing and development
– Physical inventory duties
– Special Projects

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

– A bachelors degree in accounting is required for this position along with three to five years of cost accounting experience
– One must also have a moderate level of organizational skills
– Strong knowledge of MS Office Products
– A high level of initiative
– One must have a moderate level of written and verbal communication skills, accuracy to their quality of work
– Ability to work independently, strong problem solving skills, and moderate level of leadership
– Extensive SAP experience
– The ability to multi task
– Have good customer service skills

PHYSICAL EFFORT

– Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
– Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate

WORKING CONDITIONS

– Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
– Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
– Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
– Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
– Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
– Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Up to 25% travel may be required

Important Applicant Information: Beware of Scams

Job applicants will never be asked to share their banking information, personal protected information (PPI), or any sensitive documents (e.g., Social Security numbers or passports) before receiving a formal job offer from an authorized AM General representative. AM General conducts all communication through official company channels, and we will never request personal details via LinkedIn or other social media platforms. If you encounter suspicious activity, please report it to us immediately.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)