Cost Accountant

Job Summary: Responsible for leading monthly product cost closing/profitability analysis.  

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, unless business needs require additional hours worked; 

• This position will require extended work hours during monthly, quarterly and annual closings; 

• Regularly communicates internally or externally with headquarters in Korea to provide financial information and any other particular (financial) reporting purposes; 

• Perform monthly product cost closing/profitability analysis; 

• Analyze cost accounting data;

• Prepare and analyze monthly HQ management full package reports;

• Support annual management planning, including budget;

• Work closely with production teams and communicate variance root causes;

• Responsible for SAP CO module data, while monitoring other modules; 

• Support year-end audit and quarterly review process; 

• Responsible for standard cost planning;

• Prepare, review and analyze inventory evaluation and inventory roll forward;

• Support financial accounting issues; 

• Review and analyze capital expenditure transactions; 

• Work on special projects as assigned; 

• Perform other duties as assigned;  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Bilingual in Korean and English;

• SAP;

• Ability to meet and adhere to deadlines; 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; 

• Computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Excel;

• Critical thinking, multi-tasking and troubleshooting skills;

• Attention to detail;

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality;

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• The position operates in an office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment; 

• This position does not supervise the work of others;

• Minimal travel is expected for this position; 

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs as needed; 

• Ability to remain in a stationary position up to 95% of shift;

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field; 

• Bilingual in Korean and English; 

• 0-3 years related work experience;

• SAP experience preferred;