Senior Cost Accountant at Harbinger Motors

Garden Grove, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, Manufacturing, Electric VehiclesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with an emphasis in Accounting
  • 4+ years of relevant accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP and cost accounting standards
  • Proven experience in establishing and maintaining inventory reconciliation processes
  • NetSuite experience preferred
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple projects with tight deadlines
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/MRP systems

Responsibilities

  • Execute monthly closing tasks, including preparing journal entries, performing reconciliations, and conducting variance analysis of cost-related accounts
  • Participate in setting up the Standard Cost Accounting
  • Maintain and update standard cost models, including product cost roll-ups and BOMs (Bill of Materials)
  • Responsible for end-to-end inventory processes, costing and valuations
  • Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Production, Operations, Engineering and Logistics departments to ensure accurate recording of inventory data
  • Manage inventory cycle count program
  • Prepare and maintain monthly inventory roll-forwards and reserves, excess and obsolete inventory (E&O) report
  • Analyze all freight-in transactions and classify to correct products, perform journal entries for freight
  • Assist with the financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements to ensure accounting procedures and reporting conform to generally accepted accounting principles
  • Conduct root cause analysis of cycle count variances and provide a corrective action plan, creating or updating company SOPs for inventory if necessary
  • Maintain correspondence with warehouse and production teams and establish proper inventory procedures
  • Assist with various special projects as required

Skills

Cost Accounting
Inventory Management
Standard Costing
Bill of Materials
Variance Analysis
Journal Entries
Reconciliations
Cycle Counts
Excess and Obsolete Inventory
Freight Analysis
COGS
Inventory Valuation

Harbinger Motors

Electric vehicle manufacturer for commercial use

About Harbinger Motors

Harbinger Motors manufactures electric vehicles specifically for the commercial sector, targeting businesses that need vehicles for delivery, public transportation, and logistics. Their unique chassis design enhances the driver's experience, safety, and productivity, making their vehicles user-friendly and efficient. The vehicles are equipped with drive-by-wire steering and are designed to be ready for autonomous driving. Harbinger Motors also emphasizes ergonomics, featuring a low floor height for improved driver comfort. Unlike many competitors, they utilize a data-driven approach to understand customer needs better, allowing them to offer tailored solutions and related services such as customer support and maintenance. The goal of Harbinger Motors is to transform the commercial vehicle industry by focusing on the needs of drivers and enhancing overall vehicle performance.

Gardena, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$71MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Automotive & TransportationIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Stock Options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Meal Benefits

Risks

Increased competition from legacy manufacturers may impact Harbinger's market share.
Over-reliance on large customers like THOR Industries poses financial risks.
Rapid expansion could lead to operational challenges and quality control issues.

Differentiation

Harbinger offers a unique EV platform with zero acquisition premium.
The company focuses on driver experience, safety, and productivity in commercial vehicles.
Harbinger's vehicles are autonomous-ready with drive-by-wire steering and ergonomic design.

Upsides

Harbinger secured $400M in pre-orders, indicating strong market demand.
The company raised $73M in Series A funding, supporting growth and expansion.
Harbinger's focus on medium-duty EVs aligns with rising urban logistics needs.

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