Cost Accountant - Manufacturing

About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people's lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

Responsible for critical accounting functions and processes for financial and cost accounting along with analysis within the department. Develop processes and procedures, gathers, compiles, organizes and documents relevant financial information. Analyze, consolidate, interpret, and present financial data. Ensures compliance with all local, state, federal and corporate accounting guidelines.

YOUR IMPACT:

• Reconciliation of raw material, WIP, finished goods, and calculated inventory turns effectiveness 100%

• Collecting and analyzing data about a company's operational costs.

• Setting standard costs of manufactured goods.

• Development and analyzing cost standards.

• Performing inventory account reconciliations.

• Supporting the audit process by gathering and providing cost related information.

• Approximate costs for new and proposed products.

• Preparing and analyzing variances including labor, purchase price, material usage, and work order variances.

• Ensure accuracy of inventory costs.

• Gather data from multiple systems to participate in month and quarter-end close activities including preparation of journal entries and reconciliations.

• Maintain procedure and policy adherence to ensure integrity of financial data and compliance with U.S. G.A.A.P.

• Assist in other related duties as may be assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Accounting from a recognized academic institution.

• 2-5 years of general and cost-accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:

• MAcc

• CPA

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS: The following computer skills are required for this position: Microsoft Excel (expert user), PowerPoint, Word, and experience with using an ERP system (Syteline 7 a plus).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position is expected to be on-site. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our reception desk by phone at +~~~ or our talent acquisition team by email ~~~ .

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.