Cost Accounting Analyst

Cost Accounting Analyst

Job Description

Your Job

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. At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best teams committed to driving innovation and growth. It starts with YOU.

In this role, you will:

Cost & Financial Analysis
- Perform detailed cost analysis to identify key cost drivers and support business decision-making.
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of journal entries, including complex entries, and review account reconciliations to resolve discrepancies.
- Monitor and maintain data integrity in SAP, ensuring accurate cost center allocations and expense accruals.

Distribution Cost Management
- Manage the end-to-end distribution accounting process, including analysis and explanation of cost changes to business stakeholders.
- Coordinate the development and review of distribution management reports, providing clear commentary on month-end results, trends, and variances.

Process Improvement & Standardization
- Lead and support the development of standardized cost accounting practices (“Unifying Practices”) to enhance efficiency and consistency.
- Identify and implement process improvements to streamline product costing and reporting activities.

Compliance & Controls
- Ensure adherence to corporate financial policies, GAAP, and internal control procedures.
- Monitor financial controls and report any deviations or outdated practices to leadership.
- Plan and manage internal and external audit activities related to cost accounting.

Stakeholder Support & Communication
- Act as a liaison between internal teams and outsourced service providers, ensuring effective communication and resolution of accounting issues.
- Maintain high levels of service and satisfaction with key stakeholders, including the Corporate Controller’s Office, Supply Chain Finance;  Plant Finance, and Audit teams.
- Communicate financial information clearly, concisely, and professionally, while maintaining confidentiality.

Team Collaboration & Leadership
- Demonstrate a commitment to quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Foster a respectful and inclusive team environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
 

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, millions 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 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; you just need to log on!

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You’re driven to 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:

Who you are?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in cost accounting or financial analysis.

• Strong knowledge of SAP, GAAP, and cost accounting principles.

• Proven ability to manage complex data, drive process improvements, and communicate effectively across functions.

• Experience working with outsourced accounting services is a plus.

To Be Considered

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