Cost Accountant

Company ProfileWith over 80 years of innovation JCB is the worlds largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continentsincluding the United States the United Kingdom India and BrazilJCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers backhoe loaders excavators wheel loaders compact excavators skid steer loaders compact track loaders access aerial work platforms rough terrain forklifts and the heart of JCBs success are its people. As a family-owned business we are accountable to our customersnot shareholderswhich gives us the flexibility to focus on long-term innovation and delivering real value. This independence allows us to continuously develop advanced technologies and integrate them into equipment designed to perform in the toughest environments while maximizing customer JCB we stand behind our productsand our namewith pride and commitment to PurposeResponsible for managing key financial reporting and accounting activities for a manufacturing operation ensuring the accuracy of financial data compliance with accounting standards and timely completion of month-end and year-end close processes. This role supports operational and strategic decision-making through financial analysis cost accounting budgeting forecasting and inventory management while partnering with the Assistant Financial Controller (AFC) and Financial Controller (FC) to develop financial forecasts and support the annual budgeting TypeFull Time FLSA ExemptLocation13210 Palo Alto Rd. San Antonio TX 78224Benefits and Other CompensationJCB offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance; 401 (k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid ProcessApplications will be accepted through Careers JCB Careers JCB Jobs JCB or via LinkedIn. The anticipated application window will close on November 18 Tasks Responsibilities & Key AccountabilitiesLead month-end and year-end close activities ensuring accuracy and adherence to established product costing cost analysis and price variance reporting to support operational and financial manufacturing overhead costs against budget and forecast identifying trends and opportunities for inventory reports variance analyses stock provisions and other inventory-related accounting intercompany transactions reconciliations and variance analysis fixed asset accounting capitalization depreciation and asset reconciliation cash management activities including bank reconciliations and cash flow and support fiscal year-end closing requirements and financial reporting with internal and external audits ensuring compliance with statutory corporate and regulatory maintain and improve accounting processes controls and reporting with cross-functional departments to provide financial insights and support business duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsBachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field of 4 years of progressive accounting and finance 2 years of accounting experience within a manufacturing understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).CPA certification supporting month-end close account reconciliations and financial reporting proficiency in Microsoft pass any drug screens background checks and pre-employment assessments as applicable and in accordance with applicable QualificationsCMA certification preferred; candidates currently working toward CMA certification will also be knowledge of cost accounting inventory accounting and variance working within an ERP system preferably supporting budgeting forecasting and financial planning in a high-growth or start-up manufacturing environment Skills Abilities & CompetenciesStrong analytical critical thinking and problem-solving to analyze complex financial information and communicate findings attention to detail with strong organizational and time management to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing -motivated with the ability to work independently and with minimal interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships across ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement effective verbal and written communication with Microsoft Office applications including Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook and to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional to accuracy integrity and continuous ConditionsBoth office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory to noise and temperature RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:Remain stationary operate hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and move and/or walk. The employee must frequently move and/or transport up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision depth perception and the ability to adjust Opportunity EmployerJCB is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability statute or any other characteristic protected under federal state and local laws. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/ Accommodation StatementJCB complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact the JCB Human Resources team at Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however as a global company JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.