Company Overview:
STARPLUS ENERGY LLC is an electrifying joint venture between Samsung and Stellantis. With a focus on innovation and excellence, we deliver cutting-edge solutions that empower the automotive industry as we transition towards an electric future. As a member of our team, you will play a vital role in fostering our company’s positive, diverse, and collaborative culture by helping us build and maintain a safe and effective One Team, One Mission organization. Join our vision of becoming the world’s leading provider of energy solutions for e-mobility.
Position Summary:
STARPLUS ENERGY LLC is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our accounting team. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the operational and administrative functions essential to the success of the cost process. The ideal candidate will possess organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and a passion for contributing to sustainable accounting practices. This position reports to the Accounting Director.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Establishing a Cost Accounting System according to bill of material list and standard cost for the manufacturing process
- Develop pricing estimates per model
- Monitor raw material pricing as well as research material and/or burden off-standards
- Prepare detailed reports periodically, considering forecast and variance analysis
- Understanding Manufacturing Process and develop key performance indicators for Cost and Inventory
- Work Closely with Manufacturing and Purchasing, also many other areas of the organization
- Inventory Management and Reconciliations
- Establishing Accounting and Internal Control policies & procedures related to cost and Inventory Accounting
- Month-end closing activities
- Perform other position related duties as assigned
Basic:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or similar
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
- Good knowledge of overhead allocations, cost drivers, BOM and other related cost accounting concepts
- Good working knowledge of accounting principles, methods, and techniques for cost and inventories
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, or holidays as required
- Strong problem solving and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and multi-task
- Demonstrate teamwork and team building skills
- Proficient in MS Excel, MS Access, or other database applications
- Knowledge of SAP is beneficial
- Knowledge in ADP system is Beneficial
- Understanding of basic accounting principles
Preferred:
- Bilingual English / Korean
- Master of Business Administration
- Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
- Ability and desire to identify opportunities for process improvements, and the drive to enact change
Working Conditions:
- Ability to sit, walk and stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to wear appropriate PPE as deemed essential for the job function
- Ability to operate basic office equipment
- Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds