Cost Accountant Date: Oct 10, 2024 Location: Shawano, WI, US, 54166 Req ID: 31442 Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.Job Overview
Partner with key members of the organization to drive product costing analysis, inventory management, review of Bill of Materials.
Perform various month-end close procedures including preparation of journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and various ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.
Provide information and support to customers internal and external regarding A/R and past due accounts as well as research and resolve all related issues.
Assist management in developing relevant financial metrics, including spend and budget/forecast to actual variance analysis on a consistent and timely basis.
Help identify opportunities to implement cost-out initiatives to aid company growth and profitability.
Other duties and responsibilities as required to support TimberPro business operations and directed by management.
Key Job Responsibilities
Responsible for completing A/R key activities including customer maintenance, invoice processing, and applying payments with accuracy and efficiency in a timely manner to ensure compliance with revenue recognition.
Prepare and post monthly journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and analyze monthly results.
Supports month end, quarter end, calendar end and FY end accounting processes and activities by completing various activities and ad hoc reporting.
Assist in the performance of monthly inventory cycle counts and helping ensure that inventory is accurate within the ERP system.
Process customer warranties and provide feedback to raise awareness of repetative claims.
Verifies and investigates discrepancies by reconciling customer accounts and drives collection of past due invoices.
Understand and manage the costing process to ensure that we follow GAAP.
Maintains files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
Completes customs documentation for shipments outside the United States.
Cross trains as back-up support to other functions but not limited to Accounts Receivable and job costing role as needed.
Drive key projects to assist with driving the department and/or organization forward
Other ad hoc tasks as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements
Associate's degree in accounting/Business required, bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum of one years’ experience in manufacturing accounting processes and operations.
Must be proficient in MS Office specifically Excel. Must have the aptitude and potential to learn Excel reporting tools such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP formulas.
Experience completing ACH settlement payments.
Must show excellent time management and organization skills, including adaptable and flexible workload and multi-task to meet deadlines.
Must be able to build effective working relationships with all levels of the organization, vendors, and customers.
Must demonstrate the ability to be a self-starter, take initiative and work independently.
Must be process oriented and have a continuous improvement mindset for efficiency and productivity.
Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills.
Infor CloudSuite Industrial (CSI v10) or Syteline experience is a plus
Must be detail oriented to ensure accuracy in all tasks and projects
Ability to maintain confidentiality as this position has access to sensitive documents, such as but not limited to P&L, balance sheet invoicing and pricing.
Additional InformationKomatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Nearest Major Market:Green Bay