Cost and Inventory Accounting Analyst

Stellantis
Headquarters & Technology Center - Auburn Hills

Accountancy & Accounting
Full-time
cost accounting
inventory accounting
manufacturing finance

Our job summary

The Cost and Inventory Accounting Analyst manages cost accounting and inventory processes for FCA’s U.S. and Canadian assembly plants, oversees monthly accounting close activities, and supervises offshore teams handling reconciliations and journal entries. This role supports financial and operational areas by ensuring accurate ledger reconciliations, compliance with SOX controls, and participation in product cost studies and business process redesign. The position offers growth in manufacturing group accounting and emphasizes collaboration with multiple departments to optimize financial reporting and cost management.

What You Will Do:

Performing cost and inventory accounting for all FCA U.S. and Canadian assembly plants.
Complete monthly accounting close activities.
Monitoring the status of open Single Inventory Records (SIR) lines and coordinating with Offshore Team to promptly resolve outstanding issues, including reviewing and approving the SIR account sub-ledger to general ledger reconciliations prepared by Offshore Team.
Reviewing and approving journal entries prepared by Offshore Team, including SIR-adjusting entries during the month, standard recurring month-end entries, and month-end entries requested by plant or Corporate locations.
Directing a staff of Offshore professional employees.
Reviewing and/or preparing reconciliations of balance sheet accounts in accordance with established FCA policies and procedures, as well as SOX controls.
Directly participating in, or materially supporting, the annual Product Cost Study (setting standard costs).
Supporting business process redesign initiatives affecting SAP and legacy systems and identifying and implementing LEAD initiatives.
Reviewing and distributing the monthly Controller’s Package prepared by Offshore Team, with input from this position.
Providing support for monitoring inter-plant, inter-company and third-party billing activity and reviewing and approving journal entries as required.
Supporting other Finance and operational areas for accounting-related issues.
Keeping desktop procedures current and relevant.

What You Will Learn:

Teamwork and consultation skills as you work with manufacturing/plant operations, Purchasing, Finance, and ICT.
Cost Accounting, including the intricate automated transactions used to account for Manufacturing and Assembly inventory transactions.
Dealing with challenging processes/systems, accounting issue identification, redesign initiatives, and new implementations.
Plant operating procedures and product configuration.
Becoming a change agent.
Project management skills.

Role Will Prepare You For:

Additional roles within Manufacturing Group Accounting
Roles in Corporate Accounting, Corporate Product Cost Analysis, Manufacturing Finance, Purchasing Finance, Sales & Marketing Accounting
Plant Operations

Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We help you plan for the future with:

An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

Tuition reimbursement
Student loan refinancing programs
18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you’re not just building a career - you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

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