Hiring: Sr Cost Accountant Company: Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America Location: Sparks, NV Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 09:35:06 Target Skills & Keywords : Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, SAP About the job Experience: •4-6 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment •6 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment Required Skills: •By clicking this link you are being referred to an external site that is not part of Panasonic •Serve as the primary contact for Operations managers on production cost accounting and cost center expense analysis, in collaboration with the FP&A team •Establish and maintain accurate product costing in SAP S4/Hana, verifying master data and calculation methods •Calculate, investigate, and follow up on production, operational, and purchasing variances, directing improvement opportunities to the business •Perform raw material standard vs. actual variance analysis and cost development reviews •Demonstrate knowledge of fixed asset acquisition, capitalization, and life cycle activities •Provide technical and practical support for monthly financial close, production-related settlements, cycle counts, and inventory audits •Perform GL account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial postings Qualifications: •Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline •Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures (GAAP, IFRS) •Proficiency in SAP cost accounting •Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and database functions •Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in both office and manufacturing environments •Effective communication and teamwork skills •Demonstrated capacity to handle confidential information responsibly •Resilient, self-motivated, and able to perform under pressure •Demonstrated capacity to operate independently with minimal supervision •Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!