Cost Analyst

Kimball Electronics•Jasper, IN

22h

About The Position

The Cost Analyst is an existing role within Kimball Electronics Jasper. You will report to the BU Controller for Kimball Electronics Jasper (KEJ). You will overall support the completeness, accuracy, & integrity of the financial statements for KEJ, month end closing process, internal controls structure and providing impactful data for management decision-making. The mission of this position is primarily to validate tariff costs incurred from supplier and to pass to customer. Also, to maintain SAP master data to reflect correct information regarding costs incurred by suppliers. The desired outcome is to ensure accurate billing to customer for costs incurred. Quick Summary The Cost Analyst I is responsible for all activities related to tariffs; including review, approvals, documenting, customer billing & reporting. Ensure tariff charges on supplier invoices are reasonable based on current tariff rates & that all relevant information is provided (COO, HTS code, PO detail, etc.) Review CTSI Freight Paid report to identify & ensure tariff related charges are validated & documented to support customer billing Work with Engineering & Supply Chain teams to identify tariff exclusions that can be claimed by KEJ Coordinate with customs brokers (UPS, FedEx, Expeditors, etc.) to implement exclusions Monitor 2DL data to ensure exclusions are applied accurately; work with customs brokers to issue post summary corrections as needed Review US Treasury refunds to determine where customer credits should be applied Create monthly billing file by combining tariff charges on supplier invoices and in 2DL Freight Paid file Provide Controller compiled costs for monthly charges & customer invoice amounts Update Tariff Reconciliation file at month end to verify that tariff charges posted to the Tariff Expense & Customer & Duties accounts in SAP tie out Prepare customer monthly billings (SPRs) Track recovery & work with PM/BM to ensure customer POs are received First point of contact on customer/PM/BM questions Cross train with KEJ Finance team to ensure departmental backup Comply with all Safety, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements

Requirements

Minimum of 0 to 3 years related work experience required
The ability to work with different departments and all levels of the business
Detail oriented and emphasis on complete & accurate results
Problem solving / analyzing and interpreting data
Strong communication skills across all different functions of the business unit
Capacity to request and gather information proficiently
Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed, takes initiative
Customer driven and focused, both internal and external
A bachelor's degree (typically accounting or finance) or equivalent work experience
Experience in Microsoft Office product, especially Excel, required

Nice To Haves

MBA, CMA, CPA, or APICS (manufacturing) certifications
Cost Accounting and Standard Cost experience in a manufacturing environment a plus
knowledge of SAP

Responsibilities

Ensure tariff charges on supplier invoices are reasonable based on current tariff rates & that all relevant information is provided (COO, HTS code, PO detail, etc.)
Review CTSI Freight Paid report to identify & ensure tariff related charges are validated & documented to support customer billing
Work with Engineering & Supply Chain teams to identify tariff exclusions that can be claimed by KEJ
Coordinate with customs brokers (UPS, FedEx, Expeditors, etc.) to implement exclusions
Monitor 2DL data to ensure exclusions are applied accurately; work with customs brokers to issue post summary corrections as needed
Review US Treasury refunds to determine where customer credits should be applied
Create monthly billing file by combining tariff charges on supplier invoices and in 2DL Freight Paid file
Provide Controller compiled costs for monthly charges & customer invoice amounts
Update Tariff Reconciliation file at month end to verify that tariff charges posted to the Tariff Expense & Customer & Duties accounts in SAP tie out
Prepare customer monthly billings (SPRs)
Track recovery & work with PM/BM to ensure customer POs are received
First point of contact on customer/PM/BM questions
Cross train with KEJ Finance team to ensure departmental backup
Comply with all Safety, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements