Sr. Cost Accountant

Panasonic Corporation of North America; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Voluntary benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Hussmann, a Panaso nic Corporation of North America subsidiary, is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the Suwanee plant’s monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. You will close books, analyze KPI data, and assist in forecasting while driving process improvements in a collaborative, cross-functional finance team.

The role emphasizes cost accounting, payroll and vendor invoicing, with limited travel and opportunities to impact operational efficiency within a leading refrigeration equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, and Business Administration.
• Cost Accountant III: 5+ Years of Experience.
• Cost Accountant II: 2-5 Years of Experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete required month-end close tasks including journal entries, account reconciliations and KPI analysis.
• Ensure accurate and timely invoicing throughout the month. Complete Project closing.
• Assist in the development and reporting of monthly forecasts and monthly operations reports. Assist in the development and preparation of the annual operating plan.
• Help plan and assist in physical inventory with strong understanding of inventory flow. Ensure completion of daily and yearly cost rolls.
• Complete payroll and labor reporting. Ensure correct and timely handling of vendor invoices.
• Highlighting and analyzing deviations, challenge the integrity of the data and understand the results presented.
• Support continuous process improvements and drive best practices -and- assist in special projects as required

Skills

Analytical skills

Business sense

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Cross-functional teamwork

Matrix organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Support the financial reporting requirements for Suwanee on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. The financial analyst is a key member of the plant finance team to support continuous improvements and drive process efficiencies. This position will play a key role in driving the continued success on the Suwanee finance team.

Responsibilities

• Complete required month-end close tasks including journal entries, account reconciliations and KPI analysis
• Ensure accurate and timely invoicing throughout the month. Complete Project closing.
• Assist in the development and reporting of monthly forecasts and monthly operations reports. Assist in the development and preparation of the annual operating plan
• Help plan and assist in physical inventory with strong understanding of inventory flow. Ensure completion of daily and yearly cost rolls.
• Complete payroll and labor reporting. Ensure correct and timely handling of vendor invoices.
• Highlighting and analyzing deviations, challenge the integrity of the data and understand the results presented
• Support continuous process improvements and drive best practices -and- assist in special projects as required

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, and Business Administration
• Cost Accountant III: 5+ Years of Experience
• Cost Accountant II: 2-5 Years of Experience

Preferred Skills

• Possess strong analytical skills and good business sense.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, detail-oriented, and highly motivated.
• Proficiency in core Microsoft Office applications with advanced skills in Excel
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Independent and self-motivated
• Ability to work well in a matrix organization
• Very little to no travel required
• Willingly embraces changes needed to adapt to new circumstances

Benefits & Perks – What’s In It For You*

Hussmann is committed to supporting your total wellbeing through a wide variety of benefits and wellness programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health. Here’s what you can expect:

• Health Benefits– Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits– Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Hussmann Retirement Savings & Investment Plan– 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits– Paid time off, stewardship and parental leave.
• Educational Assistance– Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs–EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, and tobacco cessation.

*Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following their start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status.

About Hussmann

For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment — delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connectedsolutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success. For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.

Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA.

Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.