Senior Cost Accountant

Company Overview

STARPLUS ENERGY LLC is an electrifying joint venture between Samsung and Stellantis. With a focus on innovation and excellence, we deliver cutting-edge solutions that empower the automotive industry as we transition towards an electric future. As a member of our team, you will play a vital role in fostering our company’s positive, diverse, and collaborative culture by helping us build and maintain a safe and effective One Team, One Mission organization. Join our vision of becoming the world’s leading provider of energy solutions for e-mobility.

Position Summary

STARPLUS ENERGY LLC is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our accounting team. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the operational and administrative functions essential to the success of the cost process. The ideal candidate will possess organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and a passion for contributing to sustainable accounting practices. This position reports to the Accounting Director.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Establish a cost accounting system based on the bill of materials and standard costs for manufacturing processes
• Develop pricing estimates for each model and monitor raw material pricing, addressing any off-standard issues
• Prepare periodic reports that include forecast and variance analysis
• Understand manufacturing processes to create key performance indicators for cost and inventory management
• Collaborate with manufacturing, purchasing, and other departments to enhance cost and inventory controls
• Manage inventory reconciliations, establish accounting policies, and oversee month-end closing activities
• Perform other position related duties as assigned
  
  

Basic

• Minimum Age: 18 years old
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• While travel is unlikely, the ideal candidate will be able to travel, with reasonable prior notice as required (domestic and/or international)
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, or holidays as required
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, methods, and techniques for cost and inventories
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Access, or other database applications
• Strong knowledge of SAP, overhead allocations, cost drivers, BOM, and other related cost accounting concepts
• Knowledge in ADP systems
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
  
  

Preferred

• Bilingual English and Korean
• Masters of Business Administration
• Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
• Ability and desire to identify opportunities for process improvements and enact change
  
  

Working Conditions

• Ability to sit, walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work around the potential exposure to dust and chemicals
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE as deemed essential for the job function
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• To safely perform the essential functions of the position you must be able to distinguish colors
  
  

LOCATIONKokomo, INREQ NUMBER25-017SALARY75,000-100,000Salary within the posted range is commensurate with experience and qualifications.BENEFITSOur benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short and long-term disability, PTO, 401K with company match.