Cost Accounting Specialist

Cost Accounting Specialist

Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes - Mexico

Full time

Posted Today

End Date: October 16, 2026

job requisition id: R00214446

The position has a strong candidate already mapped; at the same time a formal recruitment process will be launched, allowing all interested individuals to participate in accordance with the internal policy.

Location(s): Aguascalientes, Mexico (A2 Plant)

Job Schedule: Hybrid

Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Financial Administration, Public Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Sponsorship:

We are currently looking for a Cost Accounting Specialist to join our team in Aguascalientes. This position will be responsible for supporting cost accounting activities, monthly financial closing processes, standard and actual cost analysis, inventory reconciliations, and manufacturing cost controls. The role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy of financial information, cost reporting, budgeting, and internal control compliance.

The Cost Accounting Specialist will collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Logistics, Inventory, Finance, and Engineering teams to maintain cost system integrity, support financial planning activities, and ensure compliance with Nissan accounting standards and procedures.

A Day in the Life:

• Upload and validate product specifications within the Integral Cost System (SIC).
• Confirm engineering changes and ensure alignment between SIC and SAP systems.
• Update and maintain product cost information in SIC.
• Execute and support monthly accounting closing activities in SIC and SAP.
• Calculate, validate, and release standard and actual costs.
• Analyze cost variances between standard and actual results.
• Conduct cost analysis by cost element and identify deviation drivers.
• Prepare and provide information supporting Business Plans, Forecasts, Prognostics, and Budget processes.
• Coordinate reconciliations with Inventory, Logistics, Production, and other manufacturing-related areas.
• Upload and validate production volume information in SAP.
• Review shopping baskets, budgets, business cases, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain checklists, procedures, and documentation to strengthen internal controls and compliance.
• Participate in annual physical inventory activities and inventory validation processes.
• Ensure adherence to accounting closing schedules and financial reporting deadlines.

Who We're Looking For:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Financial Administration, Public Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Accounting, Cost Accounting, Financial Analysis, or related functions.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Experience supporting monthly closing and financial reporting activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using Power BI for reporting and data analysis.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze cost variances and financial information.
• Knowledge of spreadsheets and financial data management tools.
• Strong organization and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Basic English proficiency (A1-A2).

Desired:

• Knowledge of SAP or ERP systems.
• Experience in manufacturing or automotive environments.
• Understanding of standard costing and inventory accounting processes.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and business planning activities.
• Knowledge of internal controls and audit requirements.
• Experience participating in physical inventory processes.
• Availability to travel locally up to 20%.

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards: Nissan offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the well-being and success of our employees, with offers that may vary by location and role.

Nissan (NMEX, NEdM, NRFS, NRFM and ANZEN) hires based on the fulfillment of the job profile in the vacancy, without distinction or discrimination based on gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, language, religion, political or any other opinion, national or social origin, economic position, birth or any other condition.

By applying for the advertised position, candidates acknowledge that Nissan Mexicana and its subsidiaries reserve the right to conduct a public conduct search due to the sensitive nature of the assets and information involved in the role. This includes, but is not limited to, proprietary information, financial data, and other assets requiring safeguarding. Nissan Mexicana and its subsidiaries assure confidentiality and compliance with all legal requirements regarding the use of such information. By applying for this position, you are consenting to this check.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are essential to maximizing the power of each team member. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative ensures our workplace meets the unique needs of our employees and customers. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and feels respected, valued, and heard.

THIS IS NISSAN:

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Nissan is more than a car company. We are an innovation company. We take the most innovative thinking in the industry and combine it with performance, value, efficiency, safety and style. The result: Cars that thrill you every time you get behind the wheel.

With over 150 million vehicles produced globally, Nissan continues with the goal to enrich the lives of our employees and customers alike.