Cost Accountant

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About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people's lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

The Cost Accountant will support the organization's manufacturing operations through cost accounting, inventory accounting, financial analysis, and accounting close activities. This role will partner closely with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure accurate inventory valuation, product costing, financial reporting, and compliance with corporate accounting policies.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong accounting foundation and an interest in developing expertise in manufacturing and cost accounting within a complex manufacturing environment. This position provides exposure across multiple Oshkosh Aerotech businesses and offers significant opportunities for professional growth and cross-functional development.

YOUR IMPACT
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
* Support and maintain the cycle count program, including reviewing inventory adjustments and ensuring inventory accuracy.
* Create, review, and process inventory transactions and inventory adjustments within the ERP system.
* Support month-end and year-end close activities related to inventory, cost accounting, and general accounting.
* Assist with the establishment and maintenance of standard costs for manufactured products.
* Review and analyze manufacturing variances, job order variances, and inventory transactions to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
* Support inventory valuation activities, including excess and obsolete inventory calculations and reporting.
* Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations related to inventory, manufacturing costs, and assigned general ledger accounts.
* Assist with internal and external audit requests by providing supporting documentation and reconciliations.
* Support Return-to-Vendor (RTV) processes and inventory-related financial transactions.
* Perform periodic physical inventory reviews, work-in-process evaluations, and finished goods inventory assessments.
* Partner with operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and accounting teams to improve financial visibility and inventory accuracy.
* Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities as needed.
* Monitor and report inventory levels, manufacturing performance metrics, and operational financial results to management.
* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory controls, costing processes, reporting efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
* Support business system enhancements, ERP implementations, and process improvement projects, including the organization's transition to Infor LN
* Develop a broad understanding of multiple Oshkosh Aerotech businesses through cross-training and collaboration with finance and accounting teams across locations.
* Champion the Oshkosh "People First" competencies to engage, develop, and connect team members.
* Identify and support continuous improvement projects while leveraging the Oshkosh Continuous Improvement Management System (CIMS) tools and concepts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
* Two (2) or more years of relevant experience OR Finance/Accounting internship within Oshkosh Corporation.
* Ability to travel up to 20% of the time. (Trips to Warrenton, OR if candidate does not live there).

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience supporting accounting functions within a manufacturing environment.
* Knowledge of inventory accounting, cost accounting, or general ledger accounting processes.
* Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
* Experience supporting month-end close activities.
* Experience with inventory controls, cycle counting, physical inventory, or inventory valuation processes.
* Experience analyzing manufacturing variances, standard costing, or product costing.
* Experience supporting internal or external audits.
* Experience working with ERP systems such as Syspro, or similar manufacturing systems.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
* Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
* Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with cross-functional teams.
* Familiarity with U.S. and international accounting regulations.
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Pay Range: $64,500.00 - $103,500.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

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