Cost Accountant

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world-famous brand with offices across the globe. Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it is a global cultural symbol.

We are seeking a Cost Accountant to join our team in Ensenada, Mexico. In this role, you will be responsible for the daily activities of the cost accounting department. The ideal candidate should have a solid foundation in general accounting, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This position offers an excellent opportunity to facilitate cross-functional collaboration, solve problems, and think innovatively. This position reports to the Cost Accounting Manager.

Essential Functions:  

• Performs journal entries, reconciliations, and other month-end close duties

• Completes standard cost rolls
• Maintains the Cost Accounting inbox and processes cost requests
• Ensures adherence to Standard Costing Policy and Procedures
• Performs standard cost variance analysis
• Compiles and reviews purchase price variances
• Identifies and implement process improvements
• Performs ad-hoc financial analysis
• Collaborate with internal employees across a variety of departments
• Serves as a liaison with the external audit team to ensure the timely delivery of audit requests
• Manages multiple projects with a focus on meeting critical deadlines
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 1-2 years of accounting experience
• SAP experience within the manufacturing industry preferred
• Ability to independently manage tasks with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Professional proficiency in English
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Experience in Microsoft Access databases preferred
• Experience working collaboratively across departments and functional areas
• This position is onsite and located in Ensenada, MX

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Presonus®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel®, Bigsby®, and Groove Tubes®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.