What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant position at Komatsu Mining?
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
We have an exciting opportunity for a cost accountant to join our accounting & finance team in Chattanooga, TN. In this role you will maintain general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve any cost issues or discrepancies in a timely manner. This includes performing month-end close tasks, properly recording journal entries, completing account reconciliations in a timely manner, making sure all inventory reserves are correct, and setting standard costs for import products.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Maintains standard costing system and compiles cost estimates for new options and models.
- Performs month-end closing tasks including booking journal entries, analyzing variances, completing account reconciliations, and preparing monthly inventory reporting packages.
- Develops annual plan and quarterly forecasts for inventory, freight, direct selling costs, and other variable costs.
- Oversees physical inventory counts.
- Supports internal and external audits.
Qualifications/Requirements
- BA/BS in Accounting or Finance required, Masters and/or CMA preferred.
- 1 year of related accounting and or financial analysis experience
- Understanding of cost accounting systems and inventory management practices.
- Ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Skilled in using Microsoft Excel. Experience using SAP highly desired.
Additional Information
Komatsu 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: Chattanooga
