Cost Accountant

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?**WHAT TO EXPECT****Key responsibilities (to name a few)**:- Acts as the main point of contact for Gates US item costing. This involves the annual rolling of costs, intermittent product costing for manufacturing sites throughout the year, primary supplier error correction, monthly reporting requests to site leaders and other Gates employees.- Owns the US excess & obsolete inventory reserve process. This will include calculation of the reserve, general trend analysis, variance impact reactions, and communication with commercial as well as demand planning functions to ensure proper capture and tracking of the reserve.- Support financial and operations management reporting, including but not limited to the following activities: intercompany purchase price variance, booking substantial journal entries, performing ad-hoc analysis, reconciliations and reporting as requested based on business needs.- Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts and performs government reporting on inventory. Collects supporting documentation in compliance with Gates controls and submits for review and approval. Resolves reconciling items within a reasonable timeframe and prepares data for balance sheet review processes.- Ensures compliance with Gates Mandate for Fundamental Financial Controls and SOX matrices. Identifies and recommends controls changes as appropriate.- Participates in and supports internal and external audit activities, responding to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.- Participate in special projects as assigned. Examples: On location inventory counts and Budget preparation**ABOUT YOU**- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance- ** 5 years minimum **of general/cost accounting experience- Strong accounting knowledge with experience in all areas of general accounting- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy- Strong team player; proactively able to step in to support other team members as needed and share knowledge to allow cross training of all functions, builds collaborative relationships- Demonstrated problem solving skills: understanding of appropriate escalation points- Works well under pressure, effectively handles conflict and demonstrates flexibility in work style to accommodate changing priorities and fixed deadlines.- Willingness to work under time sensitive deadlines- Strong communication skills, written and verbal- Solid organizational capability of tasks and processes- Takes responsibility for personal development- Self-motivated, capable of seeking quality solutions and continuously focusing on process improvements, while keeping the needs of the business in the forefront- Knowledge of basic SOX controls and auditing processes and is committed to the importance of accounting standards and controls, preferred- Knowledge of oracle financial modules, multi-site manufacturing company experience and hands-on experience doing inventory counts, preferred- Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint**BENEFITS**- Benefits above the law, to name a few: Medical and Life Insurance Coverage, Meal Allowance, Subsidized Cafeteria.**WHY GATES?**Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.**WORK ENVIRONMENT**At Gates, we believe that we are better together. Proximity has been important to our success over the years as there are critical items that are simply better when done together. One of those critical items is efficient collaboration. We cannot underestimate the power of informal conversations and connecting face-to-face with our coworkers.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.**ARE YOU DRIV