Humanetics · 19 hours ago
Cost and GL Analyst
23300 Haggerty Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48335, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expHumanetics is a high-tech global industrial technology group that engineers extraordinary safety and sensor solutions. The Cost & GL Accounting Analyst is responsible for cost accounting, inventory valuation, and general ledger activities to support accurate financial reporting and operational decision-making.
ManufacturingAutomotive
Responsibilities
Maintain and analyze costs, including material, labor, overhead, and subcontracting costs
Maintain cost accounting system that ensures accurate costing and compliance with accounting standards
Perform monthly cost roll-ups and ensure accuracy of bills of materials (BOMs) and routings
Analyze and explain cost variances on material, labor efficiency, overhead absorption
Support inventory valuation in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
Review and monitor obsolete, slow-moving, and excess inventory reserves
Conduct physical inventories and cycle counts, ensuring accurate inventory records and reconciliation of discrepancies
Ensure proper accounting for manufacturing variances and period-end close entries
Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including accruals, reclasses, and cost-related adjustments
Maintain Fixed Asset Register and related depreciation
Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities in accordance with close calendars
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including inventory, COGS, manufacturing variances, accruals, prepaid expenses, and reserves
Investigate and resolve GL discrepancies, ensuring accurate and complete financial records
Support intercompany accounting and reconciliations, as applicable
Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and U.S. GAAP
Prepare monthly cost and margin analysis by product, customer for the plant
Explain period-over-period fluctuations in P&L
Support preparation of internal management reports and financial review packages for both forecast and Budget
Partner with FP&A to explain cost drivers, margin trends, and forecast variances
Support annual budget and rolling forecast processes related to manufacturing and operating costs
Model cost impacts of volume, pricing, and operational changes
Participate in cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies
Support external audits, where necessary
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and close efficiency
Qualification
Required
CPA and Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field req
3–6 years of experience in cost accounting, general ledger accounting, or manufacturing finance
Strong understanding of costing, inventory accounting, and GL fundamentals
Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Experience in multi-site manufacturing
Experience supporting monthly close and audit processes
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas)
Experience working with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Company
Humanetics
Humanetics is a motor vehicle manufacturing company.
Founded in 1952Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz, DEU
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brandon Marriott
Vice President of Engineering
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