Cost Accountant

All About You

We are looking for a highly skilled Cost Accountant to join our team.  As a Cost Accountant, you will play a key role in analyzing financial information and providing accurate and insightful reports to assist in the decision making process.  This position requires a meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of cost accounting principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in cost accounting
• Cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus
• Proficient in cost accounting software and spreadsheet applications
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial accounting principles
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data and provide detailed reports on product costs, variances, and profitability
• Monitor and evaluate inventory levels and reconcile any discrepancies
• Develop and maintain standard costing system for all products and services
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and improve cost control measures
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate financial statements, budgets, and forecasts
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies
• Identify areas of potential cost savings and recommend strategies for improvement

What We Offer

Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs. Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid employee referral award.

We appreciate diverse skills/experience and yours could add immense value to our team. Our customers have varied backgrounds and so do our employees. If you are excited about leaving your footprint on our technical customer-centric solutions while increasing sales, we would love to hear from you.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and genetic information. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccommodation@saft.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

About Us

Saft is a global battery company like no other! Our long experience and pioneering spirit, combined with our unique industrial approach, puts us in a leading position to meet the needs of the most demanding customers.  Our batteries and battery systems make a different in every market sector they serve.

Established in 19 countries and supported by our 16 production sites, Saft has more than 4,300 employees around the world and more than 3,000 customers across a range of industries. 

Since 2016, Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a global integrated energy company that produces and markets various forms of energy, including oil, biofuels, natural gas, green gases, renewables, and electricity. With 100,000 employees, TotalEnergies is committed to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to as many people as possible.  The company operates in approximately 120 countries and places sustainability at the core of its strategy, projects, and operations.

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