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Specialist – Cost Accounting
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Description
You’re not the person who will settle for
just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care
for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams
who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your
professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our
portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help
us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It
starts with YOU.
In this role, you will:
- Coordinate the
end-to end product costing process for a business sector, including
analyzing and explaining changes to mill management and business
analysis team. Ensure data integrity within SAP through monitoring of
such data on a consistent basis. Coordinate the development and
review of sector management reports explaining month-end operating
results, trends and variances and ensure clear, concise commentary to
aid in their understanding of reported results and trends. - Ensure all costs are properly reflected in the correct cost
centers within SAP and that expense accruals are recorded. - Participate in the development of cost accounting “Unifying
Practices” to drive continual process improvements and increase
efficiency. Collaborating with various teams as necessary to
implement major initiatives that result from external influences and
from internal sources, such as business and process improvement
projects. - Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of
journal entries including those that may be complex in nature. Review
account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timeliness and
coordinate identification, investigation and resolution of
discrepancies. - Demonstrate a commitment to quality
performance and teamwork through personal example by adopting a
customer-based philosophy in the level of service provided. - Ensure application of established financial controls within
his/her area of responsibility by the effective implementation and
maintenance of financial policies and instructions; and by the
establishment, maintenance and audit of effective and reliable control
procedures. Report to Team Leader, or in case no action is taken in a
reasonable time period, to his/her principal, whenever corporate
financial policies or instructions are not being followed, or appear
inappropriate, inadequate or out-of-date. - Communicate fully
with those who need to know, while maintaining confidentiality of
sensitive information. Communicate in a way that is timely, complete,
concise, clear, accurate and responsive. Communicate in a
business-like and professional manner. - Contribute to an
environment in which all team members are respected regardless of
their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their
individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results. - Identify and lead process improvements, methods and
activities to improve product costing processes. - Plan and
manage internal/external auditing activities of Kimberly-Clark.
About Us
Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®.
Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already
know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact,
million of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these
amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented
professionals, like you.
At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the
best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re
founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always
looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door
of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.
Led by
Purpose. Driven by You.
About You
You perform at the
highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture
fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively
dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career
development.
You love what you do, especially when the work you do
makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new
ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you
join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid)
work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the
office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both
you and the business.
In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus
on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual
respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you
will need the following qualifications:
- The SCA Specialist
position requires a Bachelor’s degree Accounting, Finance or other
business degree. - 5+ years related business experience.
- The incumbent must have the ability to work effectively with
ERP systems (such as SAP) and personal computer applications (such as
Excel) and have a thorough understanding of Cost Accounting principles
and concepts. - The position is expected to be customer
service oriented and self-motivated, yet able to effectively
collaborate up and down the organization. - Key skills include
analysis, judgment, decisiveness, organization, communication,
collaboration, innovation and a passion for achieving success. - Must possess a highly analytical mindset and be able to deal
effectively in ambiguous situations where the answer is not always
defined.
Total Benefits
Here are just a few of
the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For
a complete overview, see />
Great support for good health
with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting
periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site
fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for
high-quality safety equipment.
Flexible Savings and spending
accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when
caring for yourself or dependents.
Diverse income protection
insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of
illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
Additional programs
and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate,
or even find temporary childcare.
(Insert any uniquely positive
benefits for the specific role and/or location)
To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application
process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application
and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.
In the
meantime, please check out the careers website.
And finally, the
fine print….
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must
be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and
passions of its team members to brands that make life better for
people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce
that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your
original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of
our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability
status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity,
age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are
intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by
employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended
to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities
and skills required for this position.
Employment is subject
to verification of pre-screening tests, wh ich may include drug
screening, background check, and DMV check.
Additional
information about the compensation and benefits for this role are
available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 – when prompted
for employee ID, say “OTHER CALLER” – or for
assistance. You must include the six-digit Job # with your request.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly
encouraged to apply.
This role is available for local
candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only.
Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.
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Primary Location
Knoxville Office
Additional Locations
Neenah – West Office Facility 1
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type Regular
Time Type Full time
