About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others.  As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems.  We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

The Cost Accountant will drive results by accurately preparing, interpreting, and communicating financial information. As a member of our accounting/finance team you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of our financial records while supporting the culture, procedures, and internal controls. There will be involvement with periodic analysis and reporting with special emphasis on month-end close.

YOUR IMPACT

• These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
• Partner with internal and external customers to lead and grow the business; assist in analyzing and preparing monthly results for management. Interact with other departments on business issues that impact financial projections.
• Communicate and drive opportunities to deliver best value for internal customers; support and partner with management in planning, measuring and reporting on performance of business functions and opportunities to improve profitability and cost efficiency.
• Responsible for monthly close process for assigned areas, including account reconciliation and review monthly financial reporting package in compliance with the Corporate Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) manual.
• Assist in the management and administration of business systems and procedures; perform testing and update Sarbanes-Oxley process documentation for changes affecting internal controls.
• Develop customer-friendly systems, processes and metrics; perform assigned shared services tasks in accordance with standard work instructions. Monitor and track key operational benchmarks.
• Champion the Oshkosh “People First” competencies to engage, develop, and connect team members.
• Identify and support continuous improvement projects

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Two (2) or more years of relevant experience OR Finance/Accounting internship within Oshkosh Corporation.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with U.S. and international accounting regulations

WHY OSHKOSH

Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the 15k+ team members around the world who embody them.

We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.