Cost Accountant

Eaton’s AER FED Fluid Electrical Distribution division is currently seeking a Cost Accountant.

What you’ll do:

Primary Function:

Primary responsibility to process AP Invoices for outside vendors and intercompany for MEX ledgers, and including but not limited to, prepare month end accruals, balance sheet reconciliations and other general analyses and reporting. Perform a variety of routine duties that require a standard knowledge of cost accounting procedure and principles.The position drives continuous improvement in finance while utilizing the framework of the Eaton Business System (EBS) and the Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF).

Essential Functions:

• Measure and explain all variances, including PPV, scrap, material, and all other variances.

• Reconcile inventory (perpetual records to General Ledger), Supply explanations for variances and put systems in place to assure these variances are not repeated.

• Develops and implements key metrics to achieve desired behavior from team.

• Assist in annual profit plan by providing an inventory and cost of sales forecast and reconciliation

• Review routers and BOMs for accuracy and adherence to Eaton Financial Policy

• Update standard costs according to Eaton Financial Policy

• Conduct and report results of all special projects assigned by the Controller and/or self-initiated on a timely basis along with proper conclusions and recommendations

• Documentation of systems, processes, and procedures used in Cost Accounting

• Conduct Annual Physical Inventory per Eaton Policy

• Understand and maintain the standard cost system, assure accuracy of standards