Cost Accounting Analyst

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What will you do?

A day in the life of a Cost Accounting Analyst at VF looks a little like this.

As part of the VF Accounting team, this position is responsible for the analysis & reporting of monthly operating results for related to costing, inventory, and/or distribution centers.  The Cost Accounting Analyst contributes to the achievement of financial objectives by providing timely & accurate accounting and financial analysis and information to facilitate sound business decisions.  This role works closely with the coalition finance, operation, and distribution teams to monitor monthly results and provide analytical support to business partners to help deliver expected financial results. 

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Perform the month end closing process by reviewing cost center expenses and balance sheet accounts, analyzing variances for both budget and forecasts, and recording journal entries as needed, specifically smaller brands.  
• Review the absorption variances by matching actual costs against absorptions earned from receipts, record and analyze the variance from standards, and provide summary information for management reporting.  
• Prepare reporting to review purchasing variance by comparing open PO values to SAP standard costs, investigate significant differences, work to correct master data if required and communicate expected variance findings to the brands to assist with forecasting.  
• Work with the distribution centers to understand monthly inventory adjustments.  
• Lead month-end close for assigned Distribution Center(s) and flow to the work as needed to achieve a timely and accurate close for the Coalition DC team.  Close activities include preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis to maintain accurate DC performance financials and metrics consistent with Coalition reporting guidelines and in accordance with GAAP.
• Contribute to standardization and continuous improvement efforts across the DC Finance & Accounting team. Identifies and implements process improvements and activities to improve team’s efficiency and effectiveness in delivering overall financial information and analytic support
• Ensures all control related standards and procedures are being followed
• Prepare account reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts. 

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills and education you’ll need to succeed and excel.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related Field
• Advanced Excel software proficiency and experience required  
• Query experience and excellent report writing knowledge  
• Must be able to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment  
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure and time constraints
• Location requirement: While this position is fully remote, the ideal candidate will reside within Wisconsin

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are You In?

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Hiring Range:

$56,000.00 USD - $70,000.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com  and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.  If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.