Flex
Cost Accountant
Mexico · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerFlex
- LocationMexico
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.
A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.
Job Summary



To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking for a Cost Accountant located in Guadalajara, North Site.
Reporting to the Controller Assistant, the Cost Accountant role involves in charge of preparing and maintaining accounting records and researching and interpreting accounting records to give advice or prepare statements.
What a typical day looks like:
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- Perform periodic review of Profit and Loss (P&L) account to ensure that all the postings are done as per the defined Policy, Process and Procedures.
- Compare the Actual with Forecast / Quote and ensure that the variances are properly. researched and required adjustment postings are done in the books.
- Collect the business reasons for the remaining variances and report appropriately.
- Reconcile all the scoped Balance sheet accounts with sub ledger/manual schedule to identify the variance, if any and ensure that those variances are properly dealt in the books of accounts.
- Review the accounts on periodic basis to identify any potential risk and ensure that the same is mitigated properly.
- Ensure that all the book close related /reporting activities are properly planned and executed on timely basis with utmost accuracy.
- Work with relevant teams to prepare the Forecast / Budget for the related accounts.
- Work along with Operations team to improve the business / operational metrics.
- Be familiar with relevant Accounting, regulatory and reporting requirements in the Controllers Handbook and RCTS.
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
- Bachelor's degree in financial administration, accounting, or equivalent work experience.
- Advanced English
- Experience in a similar role
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with P&L and balance sheet accounts
- Knowledge of SOX and US GAAP auditing
- A professional certification is preferred - A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), America Production Inventory Control Society (APICS), Chartered Accountant (CA), or a Certified General Accountant (CGA).
- Impacts the near-term (quarterly/semi-annual) operational success of the function.
- Creates functional processes or technologies.
- Executes and provides input to functional strategic plans and .
What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:
- Competitive Salary.
- Life & Medical insurance.
- Christmas Bonus.
- Food Coupons.
- Saving Fund.
- Life Insurance
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Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).
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