The Role
Support financial operations by maintaining accounting records, analyzing cost and P&L variances, preparing reports, supporting month-end close, inventory and balance sheet reviews, audits, forecasts/budgets, and compliance activities while partnering with operations to improve metrics.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Posting Start Date 08-01-2026 Job Posting End Date 09-01-2026Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.Job Summary
The Cost Accountant, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, will report to the Director of Finance and play a key role in supporting the organization's financial operations. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, analyzing cost and financial data, preparing financial reports, and providing insights that help drive informed business decisions. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of accounting principles and cost accounting practices.
What a typical day looks like:
- Perform periodic review of Profit and Loss (P&L) account to ensure that all the postings are done as per the defined Policy, Process and Procedures.
- Compare the Actual with Forecast / Quote and ensure that the variances are properly. researched and required adjustment postings are done in the books.
- Collect the business reasons for the remaining variances and report appropriately.
- Support Balance Sheet accounts reviews, Customer requirements, Inventory processes & analytics, Month End activities, Audits (Internal & External), Forecast preparation, Cash/NWC procedures, Compliance and Corporate Accounting requirements.
- Review the accounts on periodic basis to identify any potential risk and ensure that the same is mitigated properly.
- Ensure that all the book close related /reporting activities are properly planned and executed on timely basis with utmost accuracy.
- Work with relevant teams to prepare the Forecast / Budget for the related accounts.
- Work along with Operations team to improve the business / operational metrics.
- Be familiar with relevant Accounting, regulatory and reporting requirements in the Controllers Handbook and RCTS.
The experience we are looking to add to our team:
- Typically requires a B. Com / B.C. S / M. Com / MBA /BBA/ BBM, any other commerce and Accounts Stream degrees.
- Typically requires 2- 5 years of experience in similar position.
- A professional certification is preferred - A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), America Production Inventory Control Society (APICS), Chartered Accountant (CA), or a Certified General Accountant (CGA).
What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or MBA (B.Com / B.C.S / M.Com / MBA / BBA / BBM or equivalent)
- 2-5 years of relevant cost/accounting experience
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and cost accounting practices
- Strong analytical skills and experience performing P&L, variance and balance sheet analyses
- Experience with month-end close, audits (internal & external), forecasting, inventory processes and financial reporting
- Professional certification (CPA, CFP, CMA, APICS, CA, or CGA)
Flex Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage begin on day one with options for dependents, alongside disability, life, mental‑health resources, and fertility/adoption and gender transition support. Plan choice and wellness programs indicate a robust healthcare offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, paid sick time, company‑wide shutdown days, and in some cases unlimited PTO point to extensive time‑off provisions. Flexible and hybrid work arrangements in certain teams further support work‑life balance.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Quarterly bonus checks and performance bonuses supplement base pay, and some roles can earn overtime at 1.5x. These elements strengthen the reliability of cash incentives.
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