Kimball Electronics Group Looking for Cost Analyst (temporary) at Tampa, FL  Full Time

High Level Statement of the Role

The Cost Analyst is responsible for Product Costing, all aspects of Inventory Costing, Management, Reporting, Valuation, and Controls. In addition, reporting and analyzing Manufacturing variances, and support to Production Operations and Program Management. Creation and management of manufacturing Bills of Materials is critical to this role. Furthermore, will perform key roles in month end closes and reporting utilizing advanced financial theory/Excel, as well as applying accounting principles in theory and practice which contribute to timely and accurate financial data. Performs analysis of financial data and prepares reporting for management use on various topics impacting the performance of company. 1 to 3 years experience working in a Manufacturing environment is a required.

High Level Roles & Responsibilities

• Complete assigned Daily, Weekly, Month-end, Quarter-end, and Year-end Processing and tasks encompassing a variety of financial functions in a timely and accurate manner
• Participate in aspects of the forecasting process
• Audit participation as assigned
• Capital Project Request analysis & initiation/tracking of capital requests
• Review and analysis of financial data and preparation of analysis for decision support & ensure GAAP compliance
• Compile and maintain measurements of effectiveness and efficiency
• Fixed Asset processing & Cycle Count process compliance
• Interface with various functional areas such as Program Managers, Purchasing, RMA, Shipping & Receiving to enhance the understanding of financial data
• Costing, Inventory, Forecasting, Budgeting.
• Participate in Plant SOX walkthrough processes as requested
• Account reconciliations as assigned
• Perform tasks regarding profitability, ROIC by Product Hierarchy & cost related tasks resulting in reviews, and sharing of financial results with business personnel, and support to Program Managers/other Management in data utilization and corrective actions
• Coordinate & participate in Continuous Improvements & team projects.
• Support and cross train other financial functions
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills to Perform This RoleInterpersonal Skills

• Ability to give and receive balanced feedback
• Ability to work well in groups or alone
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Ability to understand multi-cultural issues and modify approach as needed
• Self-motivated, goal oriented, dependable, and flexible

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge and application of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word) in a financial role
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 1 to 3 years experience working in a Manufacturing environment is a required.
• SAP or other ERP System experience.
• Ability to independently develop comprehensive reports and spreadsheets demonstrating appropriate logic and understanding of advanced financial concepts
• Advanced knowledge and application of accounting principles demonstrated by experience with financial reporting and analysis
• Ability to analyze data, research errors, understand the related financial impacts and formulate the required corrective actions
• Ability to coordinate and drive projects to closure

Communication Skills

• Ability to communicate accounting and finance issues to non-financial individuals
• Ability to communicate to all levels in the organization
• Good verbal, written, and listening skills
• Documentation skills

Leadership Skills

• Take ownership of role and work product
• Ability to coordinate team projects
• Maintain confidentiality
• Organizational skills
• Exercise sound judgment

Business Skills

• Good planning skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to meet deadlines

Kimball Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.