Advanced Inventory Accounting Specialist

Under limited supervision, provides inventory accounting services to various DENSO locations across North America. Acts as a liaison to resolve outstanding issues. May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives. **JOB SUMMARY:** Under limited supervision, provides inventory accounting services to various DENSO locations across North America. Acts as a liaison to resolve outstanding issues. May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** - Computes cost value of raw materials work in process and finished goods for inventory purposes. - Analyzes actual costs versus standard costs and prepares reports of variances. - Compiles cost data for preparation of operating budgets. - Prepares estimates of new or proposed product costs. - Prepared lower of cost or market calculation, landed cost calculation, margin analysis and other requested calculations. - Maintains ledgers and financial statements. - Prepares financial reporting for inventory area, as needed. - Monitors inventory adjustments. - Responsible for all inventory/cost related journal entries for month end close. - Responsible for reconciling all inventory/cost related GL accounts in a timely manner. - Analyzes PPV (purchase price variance) and IPV (invoice price variance) each month to ensure accuracy of standard costs and PO pricing. - Works with other departments to improve physical inventory taking, with support from higher level. - May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives. - Performs other duties as assigned. **QUALIFICATIONS:** - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field - 5-8 years of relevant experience with At least 2-5 years of that experience must be in inventory/cost accounting - Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS is required, along with an understanding of current accounting operational structure (financial close, gross profit, J SOX, etc.) **SKILLS AND ABILITIES:** - Strong written and verbal communication skills to discuss or transmit primarily factual information to internal and external customers in the normal course of performing duties - Strong analytical skills to investigate, interpret and reconcile information from several distinct sources in situations where conclusions or resolutions are discernible - Customer service skills to display a service-oriented attitude in addressing and responding to customer issues - Advanced understanding of accounting principles - Cross functional team member - Advanced process improvement (kaizen) mindset **BENEFITS SUMMARY:** - Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans - 401K with 4% Company Match - Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays - Bonus Program - FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs - Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance - Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs - Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc. - Tuition Reimbursement - Career Development and Ongoing Training - Employee Assistance Program - Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program - Volunteer Opportunities - Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location) - Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location) - Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location) Annual Salary: $93,000 – $116,000