Cost Accountant

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A. fuels innovation in the semiconductor industry—where chemistry meets technology. Our advanced materials and formulations enable manufacturers to build the microchips that power Artificial Intelligence, computers, electric vehicles, smartphones, and more.

We’re a global business-to-business supplier of chemical formulations and advanced materials used for manufacturing and packaging semiconductors. Our chemical formulations allow top manufacturers to produce microchips that both power and connect our digital world. Think you’ve got what it takes to build a more connected world? Then connect with us today and challenge the boundaries of what’s possible—for the world and your future.

We have six U.S. manufacturing and Research & Development facilities, located in: Mesa, Arizona; Castroville, California; Hollister, California; Carrollton, Texas; and North Kingstown, Rhode Island—each offering unique local experiences, from vibrant cultural scenes to historic charm.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit:

Overview

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is a global leader in chemical solutions which enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe. We have an exciting opportunity at our Mesa, AZ facility for a Cost Accountant!

With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe, Taiwan, China, Korea and Japan, local sales offices throughout the world and on-site applications support, FUJIFILM Electronic Materials supplies the world's top tier semiconductor manufacturers with a broad array of products and services used throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process.

The Role

The Cost Accountant will be supporting cost accounting, financial reporting and analysis, month-end financial closing, and audit.

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Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Participate in month-end closing including analyzing purchase price and order variances. Work with operations to resolve any identified errors. Prepare and input Journal Entries.
• Analyze inventory accounting and COGS to ensure accurate reporting of financial data.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of product cost data.
  • Update /Review standard costs including BOMs and Routings.
  • Will work with plant operations and engineering to update and maintain routings. Work with purchasing on obtaining new material and packaging costs and input into SAP.
  • Estimate standard costs for new products
• Assist in Inventory Management
  • Assist with the accounting analyst and inventory team on conducting and reviewing cycle count/physical inventories.
  • Work with the materials review board to ensure proper reserves for obsolete inventory
  • Reconcile inventory to general ledger.
• Assist in Capital Management
  • Track capital spending and report on variance to budget and midterm plan
  • Manage record keeping for capital projects from approval to close including transfers from CIP to final asset in SAP.
  • Retire assets in SAP as required.
  • Conduct asset inventory audit.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations. Manage open items to resolution
• Participate in the budgeting and forecasting process
  • Annual standard cost development including a review of BOM’s, routing and materials costs.
  • Preparation of Labor and Overhead rates for the various business areas
  • Local site spending budgets and proper allocation of spending to the business units
• Assist in documenting procedures as needed.
• Work on special projects as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and SAP
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• 3+ years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in the manufacturing industry
• Ability to apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles & Cost Accounting Standards
• Ability to research, compile analyze and interpret data
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be willing to travel up to 15% to remote sites

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

We value a professional, adaptable, and collaborative work environment. The following competencies are essential for success in any role and reflect our commitment to effective teamwork, problem solving, and workplace communication. 

• Resilience - Ability to adapt to workplace challenges, maintain professionalism, and manage responsibilities effectively.
• Communication - Capacity to clearly and professionally exchange ideas, interact respectfully with colleagues and customers, and foster positive workplace relationships. 
• Reasoning & Decision Making - Ability to analyze information, follow verbal and written instructions, and make logical, sound decisions.
• Comprehension - Capability to understand and complete tasks as assigned and solve problems effectively.
• Organizational Skills - Competence in managing multiple priorities, maintaining accuracy, and staying focused despite potential workplace distractions. 

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Fujifilm about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Fujifilm via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Fujifilm, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Fujifilm for this requisition and a valid agreement with Fujifilm is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Fujifilm agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

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