Cost Accounting Analyst I

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in forklift and material handling equipment and technology. The Cost Accounting Analyst I supports cost system maintenance, period-end closings, budgeting, variance analysis, reconciliations, inventory and cost of sales reporting, and special costing and pricing projects.

What you'll do:

• Cost System Maintenance and Updates - Collect, maintain, and analyze data in order to assist in establishing standard cost for process labor and material. Analyze and summarize information and trends in order to establish and explain the differences when setting standards and preparing financial information. Evaluate the process rates and material cost information. Recommend systems changes to cost accounting system
• Period-End Closings/Reporting and Budget Assistance -Assist in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes for the Cost Accounting Department. Also assist in the establishment, maintenance and monitoring of annual material and process cost standards and budgets
• Variance Management and Reporting - Coordinate the preparation and analyses of reports to track cost variances, inventory adjustments and other cost items such as scrap, shortage, and obsolete inventory. Complete budget to actual manufacturing expense analysis and prepare reports for monthly manufacturing review
• Miscellaneous - Complete general ledger and intercompany reconciliations. Know the accounts receivable and accounts payable systems thoroughly in order to perform costing duties and provide departmental back-up support. Perform other duties as assigned
• Reports - Prepare and analyze various inventory and cost of sales reports for Company management and auditors. Examples include information concerning price, scrap, audit adjustments, shortages, and manufacturing expenses. Assist users in understanding and using such reports
• Special Projects - Work on special costing/pricing

What they're looking for:

• Less than 2 years related experience
• Associate degree (Accounting)
• Non-degree considered if 6+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
• Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire
• A four-year college degree
• Working knowledge of Cost Accounting principles, practices, and procedures
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• SAP Quote to Cash and SAP Budget to Report experience

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Life and Disability Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement