Senior Supply Chain Accounting Analyst at Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Knoxville, Tennessee

Job Description:

Senior Supply Chain Accounting Analyst

Job Description

Through collaboration, you can turn good ideas into great outcomes
You believe that it often takes a variety of viewpoints to reach more informed outcomes. You’re energized by open dialogue and collaborative brainstorming. We encourage collaborations, with the understanding that different perspectives can lead to exciting outcomes for all. Let’s talk about how we can work together.

We thrive on the energy of urgency
No matter what is happening around you in our fast-paced environment, you keep your eye on the goal. You remain level-headed, and that is why you will be a star member of our team. The talents and perspectives of our diverse staff are key to enabling us to act quickly and professionally.  We welcome and gladly include all. 

Currently, we are seeking a Senior Supply Chain Accounting Analyst for our North American Global Business Services location in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Responsibilities:

·       Manage the end-to end distribution process for Kimberly Clark, including analyzing and explaining changes to distribution management and business analysis team.  Ensure data integrity within SAP through monitoring of such data on a consistent basis.  Coordinate the development and review of distribution management reports explaining month-end operating results, trends and variances and ensure clear, concise commentary to aid in their understanding of reported results and trends. 

·       Ensure all costs are properly reflected in the correct cost centers within SAP and that expense accruals are recorded.

·       Participate in the development of cost accounting “Unifying Practices” to drive continual process improvements and increase efficiency.  Collaborating with various teams as necessary to implement major initiatives that result from external influences and from internal sources, such as business and process improvement projects.  

·       Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of journal entries including those that may be complex in nature.  Review account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timeliness and coordinate identification, investigation, and resolution of discrepancies.

·       Demonstrate a commitment to quality performance and teamwork through personal example by adopting a customer-based philosophy in the level of service provided.

·       Ensure application of established financial controls within his/her area of responsibility by the effective implementation and maintenance of financial policies and instructions; and by the establishment, maintenance and audit of effective and reliable control procedures.  Report to Team Leader, or in case no action is taken in a reasonable time period, to his/her principal, whenever corporate financial policies or instructions are not being followed, or appear inappropriate, inadequate or out-of-date. 

·       Communicate fully with those who need to know, while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. Communicate in a way that is timely, complete, concise, clear, accurate and responsive.  Communicate in a business-like and professional manner.

·       Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results.

·       Identify and lead process improvements, methods and activities to improve product costing processes.

·       Plan and manage internal/external auditing activities of Kimberly-Clark

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate accounting experience required (Accounting major preferred).

• 5+ years business experience preferred

• Experience working within SAP or another ERP environment is beneficial.

• Strong initiative, problem solving, and interpersonal skills, plus an orientation toward continuous improvement are required.

Supportive, not stifling. Cooperative, not disruptive.  Sound good?

Our encouraging and supportive environment will bring out the best in you. A safe, positively-reinforcing workplace like the one we cultivate has been shown to reduce stress, lift morale, and help strengthen performance. Here, you’ll feel safe to expand to be your full self.  We welcome and respect the diverse backgrounds that make each of us who we are. We appreciate the perspectives that each person brings and offer opportunities to all. When you shine, we’ll be here to recognize and reward. Apply today.

Kimberly-Clark makes the essentials for a better life with well-known brands that matter every day – at home, school, work and on the go. Throughout our 148 years, we have challenged conventional wisdom to innovate products that better meet the needs of consumers. We have created new categories with top brands like Kleenex®, and redefined categories with Huggies® and U by Kotex®. While growing our $18+ billion global business, we help build careers through collaborative teams that push boundaries and endless opportunities to work with some of the world’s most recognized brands. Our 43,000 employees are changing the world for the better, too, generously giving back to communities and causes around the globe. 

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.  We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

With an inclusive culture, our employees – and the original thinking they bring to Kimberly-Clark – make us stronger.  EOE disability/vet.

K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.  In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization.  However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

Global VISA and Relocation Specifications:

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country
only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role.

Primary Location

USA-TN-Knoxville

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Salary:

$65,000.00

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