What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant position at Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC Kenworth)?
Job Overview & Essential Functions
Murphy-Hoffman Company, LLC, North America’s largest Kenworth truck dealership group, is excited to announce an exciting opportunity to join the MHC Accounting & Finance team as a Cost Accountant. The Cost Accountant is responsible for maintaining the financial records of the MHC RoadForce Manufacturing division. This job includes maintaining the standard cost inventory tables within the MHC manufacturing system, ensuring accurate cost allocation, and providing insight to improve cost efficiency. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about launching a career with an outstanding company.
- Record journal entries for monthly closing of company ledgers and support month-end and year-end close processes.
- Maintain the inventory standard cost tables within the MHC manufacturing system.
- Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs including raw materials, labor, overhead expenses, and absorption.
- Record and maintain accurate financial transactions including payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
- Prepare and analyze cost reports, variance analyses, and forecasts for management review.
- Participate in inventory management activities including valuation, inventory counts, and reconciliation of inventory transactions.
- Assist in future ERP implementation.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related discipline is required.
- Two years of cost accounting work experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles and practices.
- Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting.
- Requires excellent communication, organizational, customer service, analytical, interpersonal, negotiating, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong customer service orientation with the ability to understand and react to diverse needs.
- Some travel may be required
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off program
- 401k and Profit Sharing with Employer Match
- Flexible Spending Account
- Internal Promotion Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- On the Job Training
About Us
MHC is an expansion of the original company, Ozark Kenworth, Inc. Ozark Kenworth started in Springfield, Missouri, in January 1975. Opening for business without a Parts or Service department and only three employees in a temporary facility. From there, the company grew and expanded. MHC is now a multi-state network of full-service diesel truck dealerships, leasing and rental operations, transport refrigeration locations, and a finance company which offers a complete array of finance and insurance services. We believe in fostering an environment that helps employees realize their full potential – a place where you can grow as a person and a professional.
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