Sr. Cost Accountant

Work Schedule

Standard Office Hours (40/wk)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

General Description:

The Sr. Cost Accountant will provide critical support in cost accounting for our manufacturing plant in Monterrey. This senior-level role is responsible for planning, analyzing, and controlling costs related to raw materials, inventory, and production. It also involves preparing accurate costing and pricing, analyzing variances, supporting audits, and providing financial insights to drive efficiency and profitability.

Main Responsibilities:

• Calculate and provide accurate costing and pricing on all special and standard products.
• Support price list development and pricing strategies to ensure desired profitability and markup.
• Establish and maintain standard costs for raw materials, subassemblies, and finished goods.
• Perform annual cost roll-ups and analysis of BOMs (Bills of Materials).
• Analyze and compare standard vs. actual costs; provide cost estimates for new models or product launches.
• Conduct Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) mix analysis and cost simulations.
• Develop and monitor labor and overhead rates.
• Perform monthly balance account reconciliations (Inventory, Fixed Assets, Cost of Sales).
• Analyze balance account variations (Inventory, Fixed Assets, Accumulated Depreciation).
• Conduct monthly analysis of excess, obsolete inventory, raw material consumption, and production variances.
• Review, audit, and ensure data accuracy for standard costs and pricing.
• Support financial close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Provide financial support during physical inventories and cycle counts; analyze and reconcile results.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and IT to resolve system issues and improve processes.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.
• Document and continuously improve cost accounting processes.
• Lead or support special projects as required.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Language: Fluent/Advanced English required.
• Skills and Knowledge:
  • Strong background in cost estimation, pricing analysis, inventory costing, and variance analysis.
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred).
  • Experience in pricing models for high-mix, low-volume production (desirable).
  • Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of Spreadsheet Server or Hyperion is a plus.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Finance.
  • Personality that demonstrates accuracy, transparency, discipline, and leadership.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, team-oriented, results-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and negotiate effectively.