Description
Job Posting Start Date 07-22-2025 Job Posting End Date 08-25-2025Flex 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 are looking to add a Cost Accountant located in Northfield, MN.
Reporting to the Controller, the Cost Accountant's role involves preparing, maintaining, and reviewing accounting records in line with GAAP, Flex corporate policies & processes and analyzing & interpreting accounting records to ensure accurate financial reporting.
What a typical day looks like:
- Prepare/Review regular Journal Vouchers with appropriate supporting documentation.
- Perform Standard Cost Update, Cycle Count & perform CC Audit, weekly Soft Close, prepare weekly/monthly reports (WO, TML, EDM, PPV/IPV, WOV, Soft Close & etc.) for reporting and analysis.
- Adhere to Direct Material Standard Cost, Work Order, Purchase Price Variance, Cycle Counting, Excess & Obsolete, Inventory Transfer policy and other applicable Costing policies.
- Prepare and Review with controller BS Recon for the responsible BS Accounts.
- Collaborate with GBS & other departments at the site at month-end to ensure smooth month end close.
- Perform comprehensive monthly analysis on Forecast/WIF vs Actual for the responsible P&L and BS Accounts and share the outcome with the controller.
- Generate insightful reports on variances in financial results and key operational metrics, working in coordination with the GBS and relevant functional departments on/off site.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and optimize expenses, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and contribute to the formulation of cost-saving strategies.
- Initiate & participate in process improvement initiatives and new system design and implementation.
The experience we are looking to add to our team:
- Experience in Manufacturing accounting process
- 2 years minimum experience in Cost Accounting and Finance Management role.
- A bachelor's degree or higher degree in Finance or a related field
- Strong command of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
- Knowledge of advanced financial modeling and data mining (advanced Excel skills).
- A strong team player who excels at collaborating in cross-functional environments.
- A deep understanding of Capex, DL/IDL/MOH Accounting, BS Reconciliation & other accrual practices.
What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Is Sponsorship Available?
NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).Apply on company website
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