PRIMARY FUNCTION The Cost Accountant will assist the facility in the financial statement preparation / analysis, developing operating forecasts, compiling division / corporate reports / request and manage internal control. Perform accounting tasks of a difficult nature while following general instructions with a fair degree of discretion allowed for work interpretation. The position requires a high understanding of the accounting systems including the ability to modify or develop new procedures to accomplish assignments ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Maintain accurate standard and current cost system in MAPICS and VISTA Review routers and BOMs for accuracy and adherence to Eaton Financial Policy Maintain a high degree of inventory accuracy and inventory controls Develop, understand, and review labor and overhead rates Perform month-end journal entries and analysis Ensure accurate and timely reporting for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements Perform and maintain balance sheet reconciliations Lead annual physical inventory and standard cost update Maintain Scrap reconciliation Review Inventory reserve- Shrinkage, Excess and Obsolete Review commodities impact to main PLM Review major detractor for material price variances (MPV) Troubleshoot existing accounting systems to correct errors and problems so they do not repeat Support development of new procedures and process improvements to enhance financial control and reporting Undertake special projects and analysis assigned by plant management and controller Assist with internal and external financial and SOX audits #LI-MA1 Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related financial field from accredited institution 3-5 years of experience in financial departments Working knowledge of accounting and finance High computer skills and communication abilities Proficient in MS Office toolset MAPICS / VISTA business system experience. Bilingual (Spanish / English) What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Job: Finance/Accounting Region: Latin America Organization: ES AMER Sector Job Level: Individual Contributor Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time