Cost Accountant (SG 23)

PACCAR • Columbus, MS

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About The Position

This position performs a variety of cost accounting activities under minimal supervision to ensure timely and accurate product costing.

Requirements

• Degree in accounting required.
• 1+ years’ experience, preferably in a manufacturing or related environment
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel required.
• Well organized with strong attention to detail.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work with ambiguous tasks and handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• CPA/Masters preferred
• SAP/ERP system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely, accurate, and meaningful reports, cost analyses, and cost factor recommendations.
• Ensure accurate cost standards are established and variances are properly recorded.
• Participate and support month-end closing and forecast activities.
• Prepare and analyze assigned cost accounting journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Provide key product cost data to top management on a monthly basis.
• Maintain product sales and cost of sales records.
• Analyze gross margins to ensure accurate product costing.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation and assist with periodic inventories.
• Provide pertinent financial/accounting data to production managers.
• Perform internal control reviews and Sarbanes Oxley reviews as assigned
• Participate in team oriented continuous improvement projects.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options for you and your family.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
• 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%.
• A fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Paid short- and long-term disability programs.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more.
• Comprehensive paid time off- minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time.
• This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.
• This position offers relocation assistance benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level