Cost Analyst
Posting Start Date: 8/7/25
Job Location (Short): Mesa, Arizona, USA, 85210-6105
Requisition ID: 33709
Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

JOB OVERVIEW

Are you an analytical professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment? Our heavy equipment dealership in Mesa is seeking a Cost Analyst to bring structure and insight to our service operations across Field Service, Technical Service, and the Weld Shop.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting, or 5+ years of equivilent experience in a heavy equipment environment required
• Good understanding of SAP system and ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Awareness of SOX regulations.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and other relevant software tools.
• Strong teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and willingness to take on diverse responsibilities

COMPANY INFORMATION

Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people. Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!
If you want to learn more about Komatsu, please visit our website at https://www.komatsu.com/

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate cross-functionally with planners, buyers, and service managers to ensure all job costs are accurately captured and understood.
• Work independently to analyze job loads and identify missing expenses or margin discrepancies.
• Investigate low-margin jobs by partnering with service teams to uncover cost drivers and ensure accurate billing.
• Submit monthly cost estimates and continuously refine them throughout the month.
• Lead WIP forecasting by participating in production meetings and tracking service team schedules and quotes.
• Bridge communication between service groups
• Drive margin improvement by ensuring all expenses are accounted for and billed correctly
• Innovate and improve existing processes
• Review cost reports, quotes, and project details to ensure all cost s from projects are accounted for.
• Prelim and invoice jobs for service departments.
• Follow up on purchase orders that need updated amounts.
• Reconcile and distribute monthly billing spreadsheets.
• Provide margin analysis to the Controller.
• Prepare and submit monthly billing estimates.
• Ensure audit items are attached to sales orders in SAP.
• Review backlog to ensure sales order amounts match PO.
• Submit invoices to customers for payment.
• Provide monthly accrual amounts to customers as requested.
• Participate in monthly WIP reviews.
• Attend weekly service production meetings.
• Review monthly purchase price variance for accuracy.
• Respond to customer questions regarding open PO’s.
• Gather information for Quarterly Forecast with service departments.
• Assist the Controller with Quarterly WIP Forecast.
• Manage job close-out and obtain back-ordered items and invoices.
• Generate ad hoc reports as required by the Controller and Service Department.

When you join Komatsu, you are joining a global team! This onsite role comes with:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Generous 401K plan
• Annual bonus
• Employee discounts to Ford, GMC, Disney, AT&T, Verizon and more.
• Ability to be a part of an exciting, innovative company developing new state-of-the-art technology and equipment