Cost Accountant

POSITION PURPOSE

The Cost Accountant will be responsible for analyzing and controlling manufacturing costs at BAC’s Ciénega de Flores facility. This position will support cost accounting activities, inventory valuation, financial analysis, and month-end closing processes while partnering with Operations and Supply Chain to provide financial insights and identify cost-saving opportunities.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Analyze production costs, including materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead. • Prepare and analyze standard versus actual cost variances. • Maintain and update standard costs within the ERP system. • Support month-end closing activities related to cost accounting and inventory valuation. • Monitor inventory movements, adjustments, and variances to ensure accuracy. • Prepare financial reports and cost analyses to support plant leadership and operational decision-making. • Partner with Production and Supply Chain teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve cost performance. • Ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements. • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to cost accounting, inventory management, and financial processes.

NATURE AND SCOPE

The Cost Accountant will be part of the Finance team and will have regular interaction with Operations, Supply Chain, and other functions within the Ciénega de Flores manufacturing facility. The role will provide financial and cost analysis to support plant performance, inventory accuracy, and operational decision-making. This is an onsite position based at the Ciénega de Flores facility, five days per week.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • Experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment. • Experience analyzing manufacturing costs, including materials, labor, and overhead. • Experience with financial analysis and inventory management. • Knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. • Advanced English communication skills. • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain teams. • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. • Continuous improvement and process optimization mindset.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk up to 50% of the time. This position requires occasional lifting up to 30 pounds and travel both domestic and internationally up to 10% of the time.