Cost Accountant, SOX Controls

Flowserve US Inc; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement planning resources

FSA/HSA

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Flowserve US Inc. is seeking a Cost Accountant focused on SOX controls to protect financial reporting integrity while supporting accurate accounting for a manufacturing operation in Kalamazoo, MI.

You will partner with Finance, Operations, Shared Services, Internal Audit, and external auditors to strengthen SAP-supported controls and drive audit readiness across a global organization. The role blends hands-on accounting with internal-control improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1+ years of cost/revenue accounting, audit, or internal controls in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX controls.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records per U.S. GAAP and internal-control requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits for the site and provide timely information.
• Execute SOX testing and reporting for SAP general controls and related processes.
• Prepare audit workpapers, document test procedures, and report findings to management.
• Support close activities, including GL, consolidations, and site analytics.
• Advise on control considerations for SAP S/4HANA and master data governance.
• Review balance sheet account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution.
• Drive process improvements and control effectiveness across the site.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP GRC

BPC

Hyperion

Job description

Your Role and Impact As a Cost Accountant, SOX Controls, you will help protect the integrity of Flowserve’s financial reporting while supporting accurate, timely accounting for a manufacturing operation. You will partner with Finance, Operations, Shared Services, Internal Audit, and external auditors to strengthen SAP-supported controls, execute SOX compliance activities, and improve close and reporting processes. This role combines hands‑on accounting responsibilities with the opportunity to influence internal controls, process improvements, and audit readiness across a global organization. Your work will help ensure reliable financial information, effective control environments, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely financial records in accordance with U.S. GAAP, company accounting policies, and internal‑control requirements
• Coordinate and drive all internal and external (statutory) audits for the site ensuring the timely and correct delivery of the information meeting all deadlines
• Execute SOX testing and reporting for SAP general controls, related control dependencies, and financial reporting processes
• Prepare clear audit workpapers, document test procedures and results, and communicate control findings and recommendations to management
• Coordinate with Internal Audit, Shared Services teams, and site stakeholders to support walkthroughs, documentation, and analytics
• Advise project teams on control considerations for SAP S/4HANA, governance, risk, and compliance processes, and master data management
• Complete balance sheet account reconciliations, identify reconciling items, and ensure timely resolution in accordance with established requirements
• Support monthly and quarterly close activities, including general ledger and consolidation-system loads, reporting templates, site analytics, and periodic information requests
• Review revenue accounting, inventory reporting, sales and bookings activity, reserves, accruals, and other accounting transactions for accuracy and policy compliance
• Maintain and periodically review key-control procedures, financial documentation, general ledger mappings, and supporting evidence for audit readiness
• Drive continuous-improvement initiatives that strengthen decentralized business processes, reporting accuracy, and control effectiveness

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. One or more years of experience in cost accounting, revenue accounting, general accounting, audit, or internal controls within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX compliance, internal controls, audit practices, and financial reporting requirements. Experience with inventory accounting, revenue recognition principles, and high-volume financial transactions involving products, customers, and invoices. Advanced Excel skills, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to communicate financial and control‑related information clearly. Strong organizational and project‑management skills, with the ability to manage deadlines, work independently, and collaborate across teams. Demonstrated ethical judgment and commitment to financial accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP, particularly SAP S/4HANA, including SAP controls, access/security concepts, and reporting processes.
• Experience with SAP Governance, Risk, and Compliance or Master Data Governance tools.
• Experience using financial consolidation and reporting systems such as BPC, Hyperion, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting internal, external, or statutory audits in a public‑company environment.
• Experience working with multinational teams, shared‑service organizations, and manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of ASC 606 revenue‑recognition requirements and percentage‑of‑completion accounting.

Benefits

At Flowserve, you’ll find a range of options designed to support you and your family’s needs. We provide resources that help team members invest in their physical, mental, and financial well‑being—regardless of role or life stage. Our benefits* may include:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement planning and financial wellness resources
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Parental leave
• Life, supplemental life, child, spouse, and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• *Benefits may vary based on location, employment status, and applicable plans.