COST ACCOUNTANT

Belong. Believe. Be You. Belden.

Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you’ll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You’ll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives.

Together, we’ll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation. Join us and let’s build the future.

Belden Inc., a global leader in high-performance cable, wire, and networking solutions, is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to join our finance team. This role is integral to maintaining the integrity of our financial reporting and ensuring compliance with internal controls and external regulations. The successful candidate will support key accounting functions across multiple Belden facilities and help drive accurate, timely, and insightful financial analysis. 

Responsibilities:

• Timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting for Belden
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, including SOX compliance
• Establish standard cost and maintain inventory controls for various Belden facilities
• Analyze general ledger inventory transactions to ensure business units are impacted properly
• Manage consolidated expenses for proper local accounting
• Align with Belden values and contribute to efficient accounting practices

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or 3-5 years cost accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of excel, cost accounting, and financial analysis
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Skills:

• Experience using BPCS and/or SAP
• Knowledge of GAAP and other financial reporting standards

Applicants can expect a base compensation range of $64,900 - $97,300, plus benefits and additional incentives based on the level of the role.  This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and geographical location. 

Belden also offers hybrid and remote work practices where feasible and provides employees with benefits that could include health/dental/vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability!

Let’s Write the Next 100 Years Together.
Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. The work we’re doing puts our people on the front lines of impacting lives and shaping the future. Propel your story of innovation by helping Belden write the next chapter in ours. Shape your future at Belden.

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These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.