Cost Accountant - Sr

Job Summary

Who We Are

North American Lighting Inc., member of the Koito Group of Companies, is the largest tier one automotive exterior lighting manufacturer in North America. As the market share leader in exterior automotive lighting, NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design expertise, and state-of-the-art production capabilities to auto makers based in North America and around the world.

Our Opportunity

North American Lighting (NAL) is looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will maintain the Company's standard costing system, to recommend, implement and monitor compliance with Corporate policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Your Priorities

• Responsible for monthly costing for all NAL part numbers, analyzes, and adjustments as needed.
• Responsible for the monthly generation of Plex SCAR, analyzes, and to post monthly cost of production, overhead, inventory, Price Variance, FEX and scrap journal entries.
• Calculates monthly royalty payments to shareholder.
• Audits Bills of Material and Routings in Plex, reports errors to appropriate personnel, and follows-up to ensure that changes are made.
• Identifies and enters standard costs to the system for all purchased components. Responsible for the annual analysis and update to standard costs and machine rates.
• Calculates and analyzes inventory value of general ledger compared to manufacturing stock status.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 

Requirements

Your Background

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, plus 4 - 6 years of experience in an accounting position.

Experience in a manufacturing cost accounting position is preferred.

At North American Lighting

Team Member Benefits 

World class health insurance plans 

Award winning 401k plan 

Relocation assistance 

Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc) 

Supplier discounts (wireless, computer, vehicle, etc.) 

Company sponsored wellness program including gym reimbursement 
 

Diversity at NAL: 

The mission of NAL’s Diversity Committee is to facilitate NAL’s ongoing and continuing efforts to foster a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect, for the benefit of all Team Members from different backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities that represent our communities. 

You can learn more about NAL and our opportunities at jobs.nal.com.