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Cost Accountant

Comerica Incorporated
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Aug 2026

About the role

Position Summary: Prepare, compile, and analyze financial information for proper presentation in various financial reports of the company.

Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to, the following:

  • Prepare, maintain, and analyze the Costing module.

  • Analyze cost records to determine distribution of costs for various divisions of management and production.

  • Review and update Cost Accounting procedures.

  • Prepare and analyze the valuation and reporting of month end/year end inventories (Work in Process, Finish Goods, Subcontracting, Purchased Parts).

  • Support AFM's in the quoting process.

  • Manage and analyze Accounting Job budgets as it relates to the Quote Log for cashflow purposes.

  • Review AFM quotes and and assign Accounting Jobs accordingly per the quote workflow process.

  • Create, track, and close Accounting Jobs as it relates to build projects, tooling, prototypes, and engineering changes.

  • Add, dispose, and maintain the assets attributes while producing the required reports from the fixed asset system that support the company and local government requirements.

  • Conduct timely and complete performance evaluations of direct associates if applicable.

  • Assess subordinates skill sets, current and future development needs, and take steps to mentor and develop them appropriately if applicable.

  • Assist in financial audits.

  • Assist in writing and updating procedures for all responsibilities.

  • Identify and train a back-up(s) to manage key tasks when absent.

  • Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.

Qualifications

Position Skills and Experience Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

  • Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.

  • Two or more years of costing experience in a manufacturing environment working with an automotive customer base preferred.

  • Understand the quoting process and standard costing

  • Proficient with Microsoft applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills and problem solving ability.

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Company

Comerica Incorporated

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