Cost Accountant

At UEI you will be part of a world class team that is working to innovate and revolutionize the meaning of ‘wireless control’. Whether it’s via chips, software licenses or turnkey products, we are continuing to reinvent how consumers interact with devices and services in their home.

Each day we make the connected home smarter, easier to connect and use, and more sustainable. We delight our Fortune 100 customers such as Comcast, Apple, Samsung, Google, Vivint and Daikin with ground breaking wireless technology solutions such as advanced, voice-enabled remote controls, cloud control solutions, extreme low power Bluetooth silicon with energy harvesting capabilities, smart thermostats and sensors and many other IoT solutions.

Position Requirements:
At a minimum, the selected individual must possess the following characteristics:

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- 2 years Cost Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Fluent in English speaking and writing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and able to handle complex data analysis.
- Self-starter who possesses an attention to detail.
- Strong time management, organizational, written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and self-manage deadlines with a strong sense of accountability to manage workload.
- Flexible and adaptable to a changing environment.
- Experience in an ERP system, preferably Oracle EBS. FCCS (Hyperion), ARCS, and/or other financial reporting tool experience is a plus.

**Responsibilities**:
The primary responsibilities for this position include:

- Maintain standard costs and assist with annual standard cost update process. Review new products BOM and Routings.
- Review weekly work orders and prepare variance analysis.
- Reconcile inventory balance with third-party logistics and contract manufacturers.
- Prepare month end inventory related journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Provides timely and accurate monthly inventory and variances analysis reports including but not limited to:
oPPV and WO Variances

oProduction Volume and UPPH

oInventory Usage and Aging

oImport Product costs

oIntercompany Margin check
- Assist with cycle count, inventory adjustment and annual physical inventory.
- Support independent external auditor quarterly reviews and annual audit.
- Ad-hoc requests and projects.

Universal Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ: UEIC) is the worldwide leader in universal control and sensing technologies for the smart home. Its broad portfolio of patents includes QuickSet® software that utilizes the world’s most complete knowledge graph to detect and interact with thousands of entertainment and smart home devices. The company designs, develops, and manufactures innovative products that are used by the world’s leading brands in the audio, video, subscription broadcasting, connected home, home energy management, and mobile device markets. UEI’s many first-to-market innovations have helped transform the home entertainment control, home security, and home energy management and sensing industries.

Universal Electronics Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are proud of our diverse workforce and we believe having diverse teams that everyone brings their whole self to work everyday is key to all of our success. We welcome all people of different experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and abilities.