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General information

Location:
Szekesfehervar - Fejer, Hungary - Balatoni
Job Family:
Finance
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
JOB ID:
R-39871-2024

Description & Requirements

The Cost Accountant role will support the Lifestyle Professional Solutions business unit as a member of the Global SSC Finance team.

The Cost Accountant will work under moderate supervision and be responsible for daily product costing, monthly reports and analyses, month-end closing activities, periodic standard cost rolls, and inventory account reconciliations.

The role requires collaboration with various groups of accounting, controlling, manufacturing, materials management and purchasing people.

If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for success, consider building a career with us.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization
  • Calculate product costs
  • Oversee the annual cost roll
  • Analyze product cost changes to determine what factors are in the background
  • Analyze the data collected and log a detailed record of the results
  • Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements
  • Process journal vouchers and assist in monthly closing
  • Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect product costs
  • Prioritizes and plans work activities to meet time schedules, goal objectives, special projects or informational needs of the plants
  • Assist in audits and general ledger preparation

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
  • 2 years of relevant work experience
  • Sound understanding of accounting principles
  • Intermediate Excel skills
  • Excellent communication in Hungarian and English, both written and verbal
  • Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail with superb organizational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Our offer:

  • Be a part of an international team working with the world’s largest automotive manufacturers
  • Attractive salary package
  • Relocation allowance and benefit
  • Extensive technical trainings
  • Career development opportunities
  • Employee discounts on our Harman Products ( JBL®, AKG®, HARMAN Kardon® )


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