Cost Accountant

About the role

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is looking for a Cost Accountant to join its Ensenada, Mexico location. The role will manage daily activities of the cost accounting department, supporting cross‑functional teams and ensuring accurate cost data.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations and month‑end close tasks.
• Execute standard cost rolls and maintain the Cost Accounting inbox.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Costing policies and perform variance analysis.
• Compile and review purchase price variances and identify process improvements.
• Conduct ad‑hoc financial analysis and support multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Collaborate with internal departments and act as liaison for external audit requests.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 1‑2 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication abilities.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Ability to work independently with high attention to detail.

Required skills

• SAP (preferred for manufacturing environment).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Microsoft Access (preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.