Senior Cost Accountant-kx
KimberlyClark (Knoxville, Tennessee)

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Job Description: Kimberly Clark, a global health and hygiene leader, and our trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for 1.3 billion people in more than 150 countries. Kimberly Clark has been helping generations of families improve the quality of their lives, to ensuring the health of our employees and the environment. We believe in recruiting the best people and putting them in the right jobs so that they can do their best work. Please visit our website at . Currently, we are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant for our Knoxville, Tennessee location. Summary: The position provides a source of cost and financial expertise to mill, staff planning, and business analysis teams concerning cost information in the SAP system. As an active team member, the incumbent will provide proactive analysis, advice, and counsel concerning cost problems, cost trends and cost improvement opportunities. The incumbent should demonstrate through his/her actions team work, initiative and a commitment to achieving results. The Senior Cost Accountant is expected to train and develop the others on business / financial principles and will lead or support other projects as required. The Senior Cost Accountant supports a group of large, more complex mills within a designated sector and takes work direction from the sector Supply Chain Accounting Team Leader. The incumbent is responsible for interfacing with the business support delivery partner on financial integrity and results. The incumbent reviews and approves recommended changes by the business support delivery partner and coordinates with the partner on the implementation of master data changes. The Senior Cost Accountant will also play a role in reviewing monthly operating results, data and statistics, for sector management reporting. Responsibilities: Complete proactive and accurate internal and external cost analysis for clients by focusing on the key drivers of cost results. Act as liaison between Kimberly-Clark, Business Support Accounting, North American Program Office, Business Support Delivery and the Service Provider by providing transaction support, handling inquires, resolving issues and communicating policies, procedures and guidelines. Reviews and approves sector management reporting of month-end operating results and variances with clear, concise insightful comments that aid the client’s understanding of results and trends. Reviews and approves the reconciliation and explanation of changes to standard cost for use by mill management and staff analysts. Provide all the information necessary to the Service Provider (i.e. master data changes, allocation cycles, rate changes and approvals) to ensure the accurate and timely operation of the system in accordance with business requirements. Perform ongoing accounting and / or reporting activities as assigned. These activities may include business unit and staff reporting and / or supporting the forecast / budget process. Lead special projects as assigned or through individual initiative that meet the needs of customers and to enhance efficiencies and streamline department processes and procedures. Provide overall leadership in the audit and maintenance of process documentation and policies to ensure accuracy, effectiveness and reliability of the established financial controls. Participate in ERP testing activities. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Logistics 3 to 5 years Finance and/or Cost Accounting experience Strong analytical and communications skills Manufacturing experience a plus Send your resume today! E-mail (MS Word attachment): Requisition #2691 Equal opportunity employer

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Minimum Education Required: Bachelor Years of Experience Required: 3-5 Years Expected Travel Time: About 25% This company may offer relocation assistance.