Cost Accounting/ERP Specialist

Eaton’s Critical Power and Digital Infrastructure Division is currently seeking a Cost Accounting/ERP Specialist to join our team.  This position can be based in Raleigh, NC or Chicago, IL.

Relocation Assistance will be provided! 

Position Overview:

As a Cost Accounting/ERP Specialist, you will ensure accurate standard costs and inventory valuation for three manufacturing sites in the Raleigh, NC area. You will proactively implement solutions to ensure solid manufacturing processes and internal controls are in place.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

In this role you will:

• Investigate manufacturing cost variances and implement robust process solutions to eliminate recurring variances across our manufacturing sites in the Raleigh, NC area.  This role will partner closely with the site finance leaders.
• Ensure accurate standard costs across our manufacturing sites and work with site controllers to update standard costs annually
• Review Bills of Materials (BOM) & Routers and work with engineering and operations teams to correct BOMs and Routers
• Analyze Error and Obsolete (E&O)  inventory to ensure we are properly reserved and provide leadership on ways to mitigate E&O going forward
• Ensure inventory is properly stated,  internal controls are adequate, and implement process improvements where needed
• Exercise leadership over the Physical Inventory (PI) process including preparing the SAP system for PI and ensuring all transactions are properly completed for a clean beginning and ending inventory balance
• Work with the operations team to provide reporting and analytics and identify potential cost out opportunities
• Lead and understand impact of material economics changes on the Power Quality business for actuals, forecast and profit plan working with the supply chain management team
• Demonstrate SAP manufacturing cost and system transaction expertise through documenting key processes and providing training throughout our business.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution 
• Minimum Five (5) years professional progressive experience in Accounting or Finance related positions
• Must be authorized to work in United States without company sponsorship now or in the future
• Experience with ERP/SAP systems 

Preferred qualifications:

• Related Master’s Degree or MBA
• Manufacturing industry experience

Position Criteria:

• Demonstrated knowledge of cost accounting
• Ability to think strategically and see big picture in dynamic business environment 
• Work independently and in a team environment; to communicate articulately and professionally across many organizational levels and functions
• Operate with high regard to financial integrity, trust, confidentiality, ethics 
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge of financial accounting requirements under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and Eaton financial policies
• Demonstrate attention to detail, personally committed to work quality and able to learn from mistakes
• Demonstrate intermediate to expert level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Why work at Eaton?  We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

At Eaton, we know that good benefit plans are important to employees and their families.  In addition to a competitive base salary, Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits.  Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits at a Glance.

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Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030.

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Job: Finance/Accounting

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: CPDI Critical Power and Digital

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Hybrid
Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Salary : $20 - $0