Position Overview
This position will provide comprehensive accounting support to Proterra's
Manufacturing Controller and other site leadership team members. Proterra is
seeking a Sr. Cost Analyst to join our high performing Finance and Accounting
team. This person will also be part of a team that creates and implements
policies and procedures to identify, resolve, and document accounting issues
relating to cost accounting in addition to creating procedures to make the
close and reporting processes more efficient and accurate.
This position is part of a team who is responsible for ensuring the integrity
of company-wide accounting on inventory valuation, inventory management, and
COGS by providing process knowledge, technical expertise, business
collaboration, and reporting leadership, with a strong desire to improve
processes and controls. The candidate must be detail oriented, have strong
organization and communication skills, and be hands-on. Our ideal candidate is
a well-rounded performer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is focused
on process improvement and has the passion to excel.
About the Role – You will:
Perform variance analysis (e.g., PPV, Cost Revaluation, work order
variances), investigate large variances, seek immediate resolution where
applicable and provide recommendations for improvement. Partnering with
the organization to find permanent solutions and implementation of those
solutions.
Participate in the month end close process related to inventory, COGS, and
additional manufacturing variances.
Prepare and maintain monthly account reconciliations/analyses for balance
sheet and income statement accounts related to inventory, COGS and
variances.
Constantly drive improvements to processes through automation.
Preparation of monthly reporting packages and analyzing financial results
for cost center owners. Reporting actual results versus plan, including
variance analysis insights.
Maintain and develop metrics for analyzing business performance; develop a
reporting mechanism to communicate trends to management.
Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to participating in
special projects, system improvements or ad hoc analyses/projects as
assigned.
About Our Group:
As strategic partners, the Accounting team strives to ensure that our
values, culture and engagement always allow us to do great things for our
company.
We strive to provide the highest-level service and support to our clients
each and every day.
We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients,
partners, and own team.
We treat each other with respect……and always try to have a little fun
every day!
This position will be part of the Greer based Accounting Department.
This position will report to the Manufacturing Controller.
About You:
Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques
to influence at all levels of the organization.
Critical thinker with attention to detail who can seek innovative
solutions to complex business process.
Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and
discretion.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and
credibility, and act with complete integrity.
Strong time management and organizational skills that works independently
with general supervision.
Team-player that is willing to contribute beyond the defined role to meet
business needs as circumstances require.
Sound judgment and problem-solving skills; Continuously identifying
opportunities for process improvement.
Self-starter with strong ethical standards
Excellent English communication skills.
Your Experience Includes:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and/or equivalent experience.
3 - 5 years cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
preferred.
Oracle experience is preferred not required.
Critical thinker with attention to detail who can seek innovative
solutions to complex business issues.
Strong multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to clearly and
concisely interface with all levels of management.
Self-starter and strong ethical standards.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to exercise good judgment and
make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.
Location: Greer, SC - Fully Onsite
No Relocation available
Travel: 0 - 10
