Cost Accountant

Location

Ithaca, NY.

About us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

We believe health and safety of our employees are a top priority, we care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!

Job purpose

Responsible for reporting and analysis relating to physical inventory and cost accounting. Responsible for maintaining the standard cost system. Responsible for management reporting and variance analysis. Participate in the overall management and leadership of the business to achieve growth and optimal use of resources for BorgWarner Morse Systems and BorgWarner Corporate Economic Value.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain existing and design new management reports relating to inventory, productivity, and costing annually, and on an as needed basis.
• Monitor and analyze inventory and intercompany sales transaction on an ongoing basis and recommend/ implement corrective action as required.
• Assist with the planning, preparation and conducting of the annual physical inventory of production materials, perishable tooling and MRO.
• Prepare supporting detail and analysis and make recurring and adjusting journal entries for the month, quarter, and year-end financial closing process relating to inventory, inventory reserves, and costing.
• Provide support for the annual budgeting process as required.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations relating to relating to inventory, inventory reserves, and costing.
• Update plant standard cost system bills of material, routing, and costing rates annually and on an as needed basis.
• Maintain the intercompany sales data base with correct cost and price information.
• Work independently (or with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Materials and other departments as required) to analyze, quantify, and make recommendation with regard to variances or expense abnormalities. Work effectively with all levels of management to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Responsible for identifying/ implementing process improvements to enhance resource effectiveness and eliminate waste within the organization.
• Adhere to the BorgWarner Corporate and BorgWarner Morse Systems policy and procedure in the areas of inventory management, cost and quoting activities.

What we are looking for

• BS in Accounting, finance or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience of increasing responsibility with a strong preference for experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and technical skills.
• Working knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus.

Visa language

BorgWarner does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What we believe

• Inclusion-We value diversity in people, ideas, and experiences.
• Integrity- We believe in transparency, authenticity, and depend on each other to deliver what we promise.
• Excellence- We contribute to our developments by seeking knowledge and sharing information.
• Responsibility- We care about our local communities and the global environment.
• Collaboration- We are one BorgWarner.

Safety

This position will enforce to Global Star Safety Program, including safety rules, practices and training as outlined in the BorgWarner Safety Policy, which includes the use of equipment, protective devices, or clothing that the employer requires. This individual will work in manners that stress the importance of preventing accidents and illnesses. The professional must take every precaution reasonable in the given circumstance for the protection of themselves and coworkers. In addition, the individual is trusted with reporting all injuries and/or possible dangerous situations, incidents, or occurrences to the immediate supervisor.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

Please note that BorgWarner and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to BorgWarner will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.

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