Accountant
Plant Accounting
Posted on 3/5/2023
INACTIVE
Electric vehicle manufacturer focused on sustainability
Company Overview
Rivian fosters a culture of courage, optimism, and grit, attracting a diverse team of adventurous individuals committed to making a positive global impact. The company's competitive advantage lies in its meticulous attention to vehicle capability, considering factors like tires, drive modes, and HVAC settings to optimize performance. As a leader in the automotive industry, Rivian's dedication to environmental sustainability and technical precision sets it apart from competitors.
Automotive & Transportation
Hardware
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$25.3B
Founded
2009
Headquarters
Irvine, California
Growth & Insights
Headcount
6 month growth
↑ 12%1 year growth
↑ 12%2 year growth
↑ 22%Locations
Normal, IL, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
SAP Products
Data Analysis
CategoriesNew
Accounting
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related Business Degree with a concentration in Accounting, required
- 1+ years of accounting work experience, preferred
- Public Accounting experience, preferred
- Current CPA or CPA eligibility, preferred
- Experience in SAP, preferred
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work effectively
- Analytical mind with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and strong oral/written communication skills
- Ability to be adaptable to change, both big and small
- Constant desire to learn and challenge others to find the best solution; not afraid of failure
Responsibilities
- Investigate manufacturing cost variances and implement robust process solutions to eliminate recurring variances across our manufacturing sites
- This role will partner closely with the site finance leaders
- Support day to day accounting and reporting activities
- Ensure accurate standard costs and inventory management across our manufacturing sites
- Review Bills of Materials (BOM) & Routers and work with engineering and operations teams to correct BOMs and Routers
- Analyze Excess and Obsolete (E&O) inventory to ensure we are properly reserved and provide leadership on ways to mitigate E&O going forward
- Ensure inventory is properly stated, internal controls are adequate, and implement process improvements where needed
- Support (PI) process including preparing the SAP system for PI and ensuring all transactions are properly completed for a clean beginning and ending inventory balance
- Work with the operations team to provide reporting and analytics and identify potential cost out opportunities
- Understand impact of material economics changes for actuals, forecast and profit plan working with the supply chain management team
- Assists the leadership with special projects as required