Cost Accountant

Additional Locations: Requisition ID: 22617 Ferrara/KME are premiere manufacturers of fire trucks and emergency response vehicles offering a full line of pumpers, aerials, industrial, wildland, and rescue apparatus. Working hands-on with both municipal and industrial fire departments, the Ferrara/KME team thrives on diagnosing departments' current apparatus limitations and response needs to custom design the perfect fire apparatus solution that will stand the test of time. Ferrara/KME is part of the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency and recreation markets. REV Group's extensive vehicle line-up includes models such as ambulances, fire trucks, terminal trucks, RV's and much more. Our 6,500 employees continuously demonstrate their commitment to building innovative and reliable vehicles that our customers can depend on whether for a family trip across the U.S. or when responding to an emergency. Rev Group is a veteran friendly employer and hires over 200 veterans and or those transferring out of the military each year. Job Summary: The position reports directly to the Controller. Assists in a variety of duties including product costing, data processing, inventory controls, expense budgets, month end closing, forecasting and capital appropriations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. Assist in establishing material, freight, labor and overhead standards. Performs variance analysis monthly Prepare performance records, anticipates sales and cost to develop business forecasts for planning purposes Maintain product pricing and costs in computer system, audit BOM accuracy Responsible for monthly freight reconciliation between projected freight costs and payments to ensure sufficient freight accrued Responsible for ensuring compliance with all government tax regulations Prepare month end close standard journal entries and confirms COGS accuracy. Complete variance analysis for review with dept managers and Controller Produce all reports necessary for month end closing, maintain permanent accounting records Provide support to sales department to negotiate pricing or price changes with customers Participate and track Lean DNA projects Assist in taking physical inventories, completes necessary cost rolls in product cost system, completes corporate required reports relating to inventory at year end Provide finance support on the cycle count program for completeness and accuracy Assist in annual budgeting, monthly/quarterly forecast preparation and review Assist in collection of past due receivables, resolve open issues Ensure Accounts Payable invoices paid per payment terms (3 way matching) Reconcile inter-company accounts Assist in timely account reconciliations preparation maintaining the accuracy of balance sheet accounts as required by company policy and SOX Perform other duties deemed necessary by the Controller Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrated effectiveness in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization, requiring flexibility and adaptability to changing organization priorities Solid project management and problem-solving capabilities Ability to effectively manage change and process improvement Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Advanced Excel) Education and/or Experience: Bachelors Degree in accounting or equivalent Three years of progressive experience in accounting/finance at an industrial manufacturing company Preferred: CPA, IT system knowledge of SAP, MAPICS/Infor XA, OneStream REV Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. REV Group also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans. NOTICE FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS Effective January 1, 2020, pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (as amended, the "CCPA"), if you are a California resident, you may have certain additional rights. Please click on the link for a description of those rights and how California residents may exercise them.