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Senior Cost Accountant
Columbia, MO
Job Description
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
WHAT TO EXPECT
The Senior Cost Accountant has responsibility for mid-level accounting activities including, but not limited to, Payroll, Accounts Payable, costing, budgeting, forecasting, inventory, and month-end closing.
Key responsibilities:
Responsible for the completion of daily, monthly and annual accounting activities as assigned by the Plant Controller, including, but not limited to the following activities:
- Review labor statistical and financial data for budgeting and forecasting to submit to Controller
- Compare costs of production across value streams
- Supervise tracking fixed assets and FA projects thru to capitalization
- Submit analysis of all spend accounts for accuracy and timeliness
- Prepare, review and finalize financial results on a daily, monthly, quarterly and annual basis
- Prepare annual budget schedules as assigned by the Controller
- Create variance analyses
- Enter, review and/or reconcile Oracle data
- Process journal entries
- Prepare and supervise the general ledger account reconciliations
- Ensure compliance with corporate Mandate for Fundamental Financial Controls and existing SOX matrices
- Participate in and support testing and audit activities
- Support internal and external audits by facilitating the provision of data to auditors and responding to inquiries in a timely and professional manner
- Identify, manage, and complete continuous improvement opportunities such as updating standard work, driving transactional improvements, and reducing process work elements.
ABOUT YOU
- Minimum of a 4-year Degree in Accounting
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Previous cost accounting experience strongly preferred
- Previous experience in a global manufacturing environment beneficial
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Strong accounting knowledge with experience in all areas of general accounting
- Knowledge of intercompany accounting processes and international accounting knowledge beneficial
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong team player; proactively able to step in to support other team members as needed and share knowledge to allow cross training of all functions, builds collaborative relationships
- Works well under pressure, effectively handles conflict and demonstrates flexibility in work style to accommodate changing priorities and fixed deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with other accountants, functional specialists outside of the plant and business leaders. Demonstrated ability to interpret data and provide meaningful information to both a financial and a non-financial audience
- Self-motivated, self-starter, capable of seeking quality solutions and continuously focusing on process improvements, while keeping the needs of the business in the forefront
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in an efficient and effective manner
- Experience with SOX controls, auditing processes, and a strong commitment to the importance of accounting standards and controls
- Experience with Financial module systems and General Ledger systems.
- Demonstrated excellent skill set in all Microsoft Office Products
- Working with large databases
- Excellent keyboarding skills
PAY & BENEFITS
- Full-Time
- Relocation is not available
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
- Eligible for Flexible Time Off
- 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learn more about the benefits we provide at
WHY GATES?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
While we expect the best, we also want to give you the best. That's why at Gates we provide an environment where people can succeed from our policy of 'Dress for your Day' (yes - that means you can wear jeans), health club reimbursement, to your ownership of your work/life balance and more. Visit to learn more.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
At Gates, we believe that we are better together. Proximity has been important to our success over the years as there are critical items that are simply better when done together. One of those critical items is efficient collaboration. We cannot underestimate the power of informal conversations and connecting face-to-face with our coworkers.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Gates Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of gender, race, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or any other protected class defined by state or local law.
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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