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ZF Cost Accountant in Lafayette, Indiana
Cost Accountant
Country/Region: US
Location:
Lafayette, IN, US, 47904-1863
Req ID 68783 | CSS Lafayette Plant, United States
About the Team: At the ZF Lafayette facility, the Cost Accountant is responsible for developing and maintaining standard costs for inventory valuation in the ERP, analyzing, understanding, reporting, and forecasting material expenses and variances, and working closely with Operations, plant Engineering, Purchasing, and Sales to provide accurate data for new product costing, operational process changes, and profitability/pricing decisions. Communication throughout all levels of the plant, critical thinking, problem solving, and the right technical skills will be vital to success in this role. Being flexible and able to work with other team members effectively will facilitate meeting the targets and objectives of the ZF Lafayette facility.
What you can look forward to as a Cost Accountant:
Responsible for preparation, analysis, and reporting of sales and material cost for month end close, monthly forecasts, and the annual budget.
Manage all finance activities related to the remanufacturing gear product line and annual physical inventory.
Develop and analyze standard freight, labor, and overhead rates. Update and release standard costs in SAP annually.
Cost and release new part numbers in SAP throughout the year. Generate costing reports used to analyze cost variances.
Maintain the plant profitability file by customer and part number. Understand and explain profitability developments and complete cost studies and business cases for new products and product specification changes.
Your Profile as a Cost Accountant:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance.
3+ years of relevant cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. Automotive Tier 1 experience preferred.
Advanced Excel skills and Computer skills required.
SAP experience required. Experience with Power BI preferred.
Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and electronic with team members and all levels of management.
Must have strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and also as a member of various teams.
Why Choose ZF? What We Offer:
Annual Incentive Plan
Paid Vacation
401k Plan
Health Care Benefits
Paid Holidays
A strong diversity culture
Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
Be part of our ZF team as Cost Accountant and apply now!
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.
With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.
Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran
What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?
At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.
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