Cost Accountant

Komatsu
Lebanon, KY

Job Title: Cost Accountant

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.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Compiling data and reporting out the weekly OE and Rebuild machine reviews.
• Process payroll as the Kronos administrator on bi-weekly basis for hourly employees. Review timecards, submit pay changes, and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Review variances for production orders. Resolve any problems that may arise and perform the labor confirmations.
• Track, manage and review costs for service orders. Drive closure of jobs with Business Unit Managers and invoice relevant jobs according to customer purchase order and appropriate revenue recognition
• Prepare and post journal entries ranging from late and incorrect reporting, payroll, procurement card reclasses, and other entries as required. Review monthly warranty, concession, and retrofit orders. Reallocate costs to the appropriate business area and general ledger accounts.

Predominant Tasks

• Monitor WIP inventory by reviewing open orders and working with supply chain and production regarding the timing and closure.
• Review and reconcile the TECO unbilled report, over 90 Day Order Reporting, and Invoice at Disassembly reports.
• Maintain and track rework orders. Review actual labor and materials versus planned. Work with department supervisors to provide closure to the orders.
• Perform an annual fixed asset audit. Create asset requisitions, track CIP, and capitalize assets according to company policy. Responsible for distributing a weekly Asset Requisition report and leading a monthly meeting to review status of existing capital requests.
• Perform weekly cycle count audits and report any findings to management.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in a financial or accounting function is required.
• Continuous improvement mentality • Strong communication skills
• Self-starter: action oriented / “can-do” attitude • Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Strong Excel, Word & PowerPoint required. PowerBI is preferred, not required.
• SAP and Business Warehouse experience is a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing or service organization.

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.