Cost Accountant

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Columbia, SC
Mid level
Hardware • Other • Appliances
The Role
The Cost Accountant will prepare and maintain accounting records, review Profit and Loss accounts, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and assist in budgeting and forecasting. Responsibilities include analyzing variances and working with various teams to improve operational metrics while ensuring compliance with accounting regulations.
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Job Posting Start Date 02-11-2025 Job Posting End Date 03-11-2025

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives.

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

The “Cost Accountant” will be based at our newly acquired site located in Orangeburg, SC. 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.

What we're looking to add to our team:

  • Typically requires a B. Com / B.C. S / M. Com / MBA /BBA/ BBM, any other commerce and Accounts Stream degrees.
  • Typically requires 3-4 years of related experience.
  • 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).

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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

Job CategoryFinance

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and 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 [email protected] 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).

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The Company
52,479 Employees
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Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

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