Humanetics is a high-tech global industrial technology group. We engineer extraordinary safety, digital, and sensor solutions for critical environments to put humans at the heart of industrial design. We are the pioneers of crash test dummies and a leading provider of virtual simulation software, integrated crash test systems, precision sensors, specialized fiber optics, and laser-based material engineering. Our highly specialized solutions are used in the development of every car on the road today, space missions, guidance systems, operating theatres, biomedical devices, haptic surgery, energy generation, semi-conductor chip manufacturing, and many applications at the cutting edge of human innovation. Our sensor and measurement capabilities create data from critical environments and deliver precision tools to enable customers to answer critical questions and empower decisions that drive performance. When we innovate, humans thrive.
Role Purpose: The Cost & GL Accounting Analyst is responsible for cost accounting, inventory valuation, and general ledger activities to support accurate financial reporting, cost control, and operational decision-making.
The position partners closely with Operations, FP&A, and Corporate Accounting to provide actionable insights, ensure strong controls, and continuously improve accounting processes.
Maintain and analyze costs, including material, labor, overhead, and subcontracting costs.
Maintain cost accounting system that ensures accurate costing and compliance with accounting standards.
Perform monthly cost roll-ups and ensure accuracy of bills of materials (BOMs) and routings.
Analyze and explain cost variances on material, labor efficiency, overhead absorption.
Support inventory valuation in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
Review and monitor obsolete, slow-moving, and excess inventory reserves.
Conduct physical inventories and cycle counts, ensuring accurate inventory records and reconciliation of discrepancies .
Ensure proper accounting for manufacturing variances and period-end close entries.
General Ledger & Financial Close
Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including accruals, reclasses, and cost-related adjustments.
Maintain Fixed Asset Register and related depreciation
Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities in accordance with close calendars.
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including inventory, COGS, manufacturing variances, accruals, prepaid expenses, and reserves.
Investigate and resolve GL discrepancies, ensuring accurate and complete financial records.
Support intercompany accounting and reconciliations, as applicable.
Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and U.S. GAAP.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Prepare monthly cost and margin analysis by product, customer for the plant
Explain period-over-period fluctuations in P&L
Support preparation of internal management reports and financial review packages for both forecast and Budget
Partner with FP&A to explain cost drivers, margin trends, and forecast variances.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Operational Support
Support annual budget and rolling forecast processes related to manufacturing and operating costs.
Model cost impacts of volume, pricing, and operational changes.
Participate in cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
Controls, Compliance & Audit
Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
Support external audits, where necessary
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and close efficiency.
Other Significant Role Requirements:
Strong attention to detail and ownership mindset
Ability to connect operational activity to financial outcomes
Clear communicator with cross-functional partners
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced close environment
Continuous improvement and problem-solving mindset
Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Supervision: no
Customer Focus: This is a highly visible position with a critical impact on the company's future. Internal and external contacts include all levels of employees within the company, division management, consultants, and other professional business contacts within the industry. External contacts are key to the effective execution of the objectives of the company. Success in this area is vital for the development of the existing and future business.
Critical Competencies:
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives.
Required Education and/or Experience:
CPA and Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field req
3-6 years of experience in cost accounting, general ledger accounting, or manufacturing finance
Strong understanding of costing, inventory accounting, and GL fundamentals
Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Experience in multi-site manufacturing
Experience supporting monthly close and audit processes
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas)
Experience working with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
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