Cost Accountant

Our client is one of the leading global suppliers in the market for high-quality acrylic and polycarbonate films and sheets. The company was formed by the merger of two iconic brands in the industry—PLEXIGLAS for polymethyl methacrylate semi-finished products and LEXAN for polycarbonate sheets and films. With 1,500 employees and 15 production sites worldwide, they offer unparalleled global capabilities and deliver innovative solutions in sheets and films to customers. By combining the innovative strength and technological expertise of two companies, they provide holistic solutions for a global customer base across various sectors, including construction, transportation, aerospace, electronics, and garden products.

To strengthen the Accounting team, they are looking for a Cost Accountant who combines financial insight with a proactive and accurate work attitude.

Are you an analytically strong financial professional with experience in cost accounting and variance analysis? Do you have an affinity for an international manufacturing environment and enjoy working with SAP? Then this position is for you! 

This role involves maintaining the general ledger of actual costs, product cost calculation, coordinating the updating of production rates, variance analysis, and month-end closing activities. You are responsible for coordinating and controlling operational cost activities worldwide. You monitor and analyze material costs and production prices at the item level, including labor and overhead costs. Month-end closing activities will also be performed, including variance analysis, cost center assessments, and balance reconciliations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting 
• 5-10 years of experience in Cost Accounting
• Technical knowledge of SAP (CO-OM, CO-PC, CO-PA)
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent analytical, communication and leadership skills
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Knowledge of German and/or Dutch is a plus

• Salary between €4.700 and €5.500
• Accumulation of vacation days and holiday pay
• 13th month and an excellent pension plan
• Travel expense reimbursement and collective discounts on insurance
• An international and dynamic working environment with plenty of development opportunities