Job Description

Job Posting Title

Cost Accountant

Job Description Summary

AAM is searching for a Cost Accountant to join the team! This position is based out of the Columbus, IN location.


As a Cost Accountant, you will maintain the costing system, develop both budget and forecast data, provide accurate cost estimates for new product development projects to ensure that all costs are captured prior to manufacturing start-up.


This position will support Operations in providing timely, accurate, and reliable costing information as well as support cycle counts/Inventories, Fixed asset management, Leasing, and forecast development. The Cost Accountant reports directly to the Finance Manager and is responsible for delivering high quality results on time.

Job Description:

• Maintain the most up to date cost data for existing products.

• Participate in cost reduction efforts and cost saving initiatives across the organization.

• Annual Budget Costing Development.

• Internal/External Inventories and Cycle Count Management.

• Review Routings and BOMs for Accuracy.

• Monthly Forecast Development.

• Lease Management and Tracking.

• Fixed Asset Management and Tracking.

• Participate in the Quoting process by working with Engineering to provide the most up to date costing.

• KPI Tracking and weekly reporting.

• Financial Analysis.

• Participation in the Month End Process.

• Audit (Financial and SOX) Participation.

• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.

• 2+ years’ experience in Costing.

• Experience using ERP systems (Plex or similar).

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Discover how we’re Bringing the Future Faster at AAM.com.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [email protected]. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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