Sr. Accountant

Date: Aug 22, 2024

Location:

Milwaukee, WI, US, 53204-2941

Req ID: 31129

Onsite or Remote: Hybrid Position

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.

Job Overview

Komatsu is looking for a Sr. Accountant to support the Surface Loading Business Unit. This is a key position supporting the Loading Business Unit and will serve as a finance resources for our logistics, transportation, and distribution teams. The Sr. Accountant will play a critical role in financial planning, analysis, and decision support to drive business performance and achieve strategic objectives.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Provide financial support for logistics, transportation and distribution teams.

• Provide financial planning and analysis including development of annual budget, quarterly forecasts and scenario planning.

• Establish trending, monitor annual budgets, forecasts, logistics expenses, and financial projects.

• Support departmental budgets, expense reporting, variance reporting, etc.

• Maintain KPI’s that document trends, cost savings, documented results against established targets, etc.

• Prepare financial updates to leadership team within the Surface Loading Business Unit.

• Ad-hoc analysis supporting the Surface Loading Business Unit, other business partners, and segments.

• Provide support for Ad Hoc requests in the Operations Accounting team in Milwaukee

• Analyze financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations for decision making purposes.

• Ensure accurate and timely analysis of financial information for business planning purposes.

• Review and report cycle count results, including accuracy and % completed.

• Analyze capital requests for proper accounting treatment, approval, and physical control. Provide input to justification of investment process as required.

• Ensure adherence to compliance, audits, and corporate financial reporting packages/results.

• Explore, develop, and recommend cost improvement ideas, which will benefit the Surface Loading Business Unit.

• Responsible for special projects as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Financial Accounting with operational emphasis. Broad understanding of accounting and business operations.

• SAP and BPC experience

• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially strong with data analysis.

• Ability to interpret data, develop trend lines and assist in formulating action plans.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail and accuracy a must.

• Ability to independently and as a team member.

• Committed to meeting established deliverables on time.

Additional Information

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.