About Gleason
With more than 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Gleason Corporation is a leader in gear technology. Gleason's product and service offerings include gear and transmission design software, gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, agriculture, mining, sustainable energy, construction, power tools, marine and many other industries

Working for Gleason, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. The result is a career defined by you, supported by Gleason and built on tangible accomplishments. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, there are a few things you should know: We are energized by challenges and the effort needed to solve them. We like working with people who are positive, adaptable and growth-minded. We care how work gets accomplished and are deeply invested in the success of our customers and colleagues. If this sounds like you, we invite you to read on and learn more.

Why work at Gleason?

• Excellent benefits package including a 6% Company 401(k) match
• Flexible scheduling
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Formal and informal Development opportunities.

Position Summary:
Dynamic hands-on role responsible for accounting, reporting, planning and financial support with a focus on machine cost, fixed assets, warranty, inventory and cost accounting. This position interacts with all levels of Operations and Administration functions in a collaborative team environment and reports to Rochester Controller.

Job Responsibilities:
Inventory Transactions, Accounting and Reporting

• Responsible for accounting, reconciliation, reporting and analysis of inventory transactions.
• Analyze aged WIP inventory.
• Perform monthly WIP machine inventory confirmation cycle counts and support annual test of non-machine WIP count by external auditors.
• Prepare annual LIFO calculation.

Cost and Manufacturing Accounting

• Monitor, report and allocate manufacturing and purchase price variances as needed.
• Publish and analyze weekly and monthly labor reports.
• Perform annual standards roll and interim standards updates as needed.
• Lead direct cost center budgeting process including development of cost center rates.
• Cost of sales analysis and review for non-machine/aftermarket products.
• Schedule weekly/daily settlement runs in SAP.
• Coordinate monthly worldwide CO transaction status in SAP.

Capital Spending and Depreciation

• Coordinate all capital accounting, reporting and planning activities.
• Complete capital related Rochester Corporate submission schedules.
• Serve as backup for Sage Fixed Asset system and provide reporting for book and tax puposes for Rochester based entities as well as sister companies in Illinois & Ohio.
• Work with AP as related to sales tax self assessment on capital spending.

GWR Machine Cost Planning and Accounting

• Maintain machine cost Excel tool for Rochester manufactured machines.
• Monitor/identify, perform cost transfers and report on excess cost on new machine models reclassified to development expense.
• Development of machine costs for the annual plan and forecasts.
• Review machines shipped for any late cost accrual adjustment needed.

Other

• Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliation accounts including deferred revenue (extended warranty).
• Perform warranty reclass and provide monthly reporting in support of Quality function.
• Support annual audit as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Strong organizational, time management, analytical and communication skills – ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
• Cost accounting experience is preferred.
• Experience with perpetual inventory systems and both physical inventory and cycle counting processes.
• Must possess strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience with ERP systems like SAP preferred.
• Experience with a fixed asset system a plus

Preferred Education/Training/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field from an accredited institution.
• Formal training and experience in financial accounting, cost accounting, financial analysis, and reporting
• 5-10 years of experience and working in a manufacturing industry a plus.

Other Requirements:

• Onsite Rochester location.

The salary range in this posting depends on qualifications and experience. Actual compensation may vary, and this job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors including work schedule, shift premiums, and overtime.

Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

OFFICE ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that would need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their manager or supervisor.
DISCLAIMER
The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an all inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements or duties and responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.