Cost Accountant - Scottsdale, AZ/Remote US

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world famous brand with offices across the globe. Within Fender Musical Instruments Corporation’s ("FMIC") Cost Accounting department, you will be responsible for daily accounting activities.

An American icon, Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence extending beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument, it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally. 

We are searching for a remote Cost Accountant.  The ideal candidate should have a solid foundation in general accounting and analytical and problem-solving abilities. This position offers an excellent opportunity to facilitate cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, and innovative thinking. This position reports to the Cost Accounting Manager.

This role can be 100% remote but must be able to accommodate Pacific Time working schedule.

Essential Functions:  

• Performs journal entries, reconciliations, and other month-end close duties
• Completes standard cost rolls
• Maintains Cost Accounting Inbox and cost requests
• Ensures adherence to Standard Costing Policy and Procedures
• Performs standard cost variance analysis
• Compiles and reviews purchase price variances
• Identifies and implements process improvements
• Performs ad-hoc financial analysis
• Collaborates with internal employees across a variety of departments
• Liaison with the external audit team to ensure the timely delivery of audit requests
• Responsible for multiple projects with a focus on critical deadlines
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a similar field required
• SAP experience within the manufacturing industry preferred
• Ability to independently manage tasks with strong attention to detail and a level of accuracy
• Demonstrated analytical, organization, and communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Experience in Microsoft Access databases preferred
• Experience working collaboratively across departments and functional areas

About Fender Musical Instruments:
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Presonus®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel®, Bigsby®, and Groove Tubes®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com. FMIC offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and an equipment purchase program to help you get the band back together. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

Fender is required by law in certain jurisdictions to include a pay scale in the job posting for this position.  “Pay scale” means the salary or hourly wage range that Fender reasonably expects to pay for this position; it is neither a promise nor a guarantee of the compensation that the successful candidate will receive.  The pay scale for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that Fender considers in making compensation decisions, including, without limitation: skill set, experience, and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.  If this is a remote position, the pay scale disclosed herein may be adjusted further based upon the applicable geographic differential associated with the location from which the successful candidate will work.  Please note that it is not typical for a Fender employee to be at or near the top of the pay scale for their role – especially as a new hire – and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  Subject to the foregoing, the current pay scale for this position is $41,133-$82,267