Accountant (Cost)

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Torres, El Oro, Durango
Senior level
Consumer Web • Information Technology
The Role
The Accountant (Cost) will manage cost elements in SAP, providing detailed financial analysis and reporting on expenses, materials, and production costs. Responsibilities include monthly closings, expense control, scrap analysis, and leadership in problem-solving, aligning decisions with company goals while maintaining a general ledger reconciliation.
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A Career at HARMAN
As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

About the Role

Input and keep updated in SAP the cost elements of the products manufactured in Harman provide expense analysis of freight, DL, DVO, material obsolescence, among others.

What You Will Do

  • Provide daily financial and operational results through narrative and analytical reports (Sales, material cost and usage, scrap, MFG, variable expenses (Maintenance, tooling, supplies, labor, overtime, etc.)
  • Costing analysis (Raw Material, semi finish good, Finish Good)
  • Material Usage and Price Variance
  • Scrap analysis and reporting
  • Cost reductions validation, expense control
  • The scope of the role is within country. However, a cost analysis can also affect procurement process in the U.S.
  • E&O inventory analysis, risk and disposition.
  • Month closing maintain and reconcile the plant general ledger.
  • Responsible for the scrap control, disposition and sale.
  • Leadership is a necessary skill in the process. Cost accountant needs to be involved in the problem solving process of the company. A decision taken by the staff considering cost accountant analysis shall be aligned with the company goals.
  • A deep knowledge of accounting principles is necessary to perform the cost accountant role. Proficiency in SAP and excel is mandatory.
  • HARMAN competencies for this role shall be orientation, collaboration, judgements and results driven

What You Need

  • 5 years of previous experience in similar position is recommended.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting is necessary.
  • Analytical, self-motivated, integrity, team working.
  • Customer specific requirements (applicable)
  • SAP experience

What is Nice to Have

  • Experience in automotive industry will be appreciated.
  • Communication skills, international work experience will be appreciated.

What Makes You Eligible

Be willing to work in an office in Juarez.

What We Offer

  • Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
  • Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
  • Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
  • Competitive wellness benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
  • An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Top Skills

Excel
SAP
The Company
Cambridge
22,291 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1980

What We Do

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!

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