Assistant Manager - Cost Accounting

Although located at the Bowling Green Corporate Office, this is a Hybrid position, which combines both in office and off-site work.  Associates are required to work at least three days in the office each week, but also have the flexibility to work off-site.

BASIC PURPOSE: 

The purpose of this position is to maintain and implement cost accounting methods and related general ledger activities across products and divisions.

BASIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and maintain standard costs. 
• Daily, weekly, monthly and annual maintenance of cost system.
• Determine, validate and explain variance calculations. (PPV, OMV & Mfg)
• Monitor inventory movements and provide guidance to plants in their controlling of inventories.
• Physical inventory planning, auditing and valuation.
• Participate in monthly closing activities.
• Reconciliation of accounts.
• Compile inventory rollforward and revaluation data (semi-annually) and LCM.
• Manage senior cost accountant at off-site facility.
• Projects and improvement activities as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 – 10 years of progressive experience including 2 – 4 years as Superintendent or similar supervisory capacity.
• Cost Accounting experience.
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel.
• Must understand and be able to implement costing concepts.

About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400-year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability.  With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics.  SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers.  Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.

To learn more about us, please visit www.sewsus.com.

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About the Sumitomo Electric Group

Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables.  With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials.  We are a Fortune Global 500 company. 

To learn more about Sumitomo Electric Group, please visit http://global-sei.com.

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**Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying. ** 
 An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V