JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS
Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.
What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.
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Benefits:
The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.
Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
Employer HSA contribution
Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Short & Long-Term Disability
Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
401K with generous Company match & contribution
Accrued Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
Robust employee wellness program
Tuition assistance program
Job Description:
Building cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years, Allison Transmission has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.
What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the world who work for Allison today, we’re driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide.
This is an exciting opportunity in Indianapolis, IN for an Accounting Manager.
Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!
Responsibilities:
Prepare and review general ledger journal entries and reconciliations.
Lead all aspects of and run the operations of accounting and maintenance of the general ledger.
Coordinate with management and across Finance organization to ensure timely and accurate monthly and quarterly financial close.
Review general ledger account reconciliations prepared by others to ensure that they are prepared accurately and research unusual items.
Provide review of monthly balance sheet and income statement for completeness and accuracy and investigate variances.
Maintain accounting procedures; ensure adherence to accounting policies and US GAAP; and compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) internal controls.
Assess current practices and procedures and make recommendations for improvements.
Develop expertise with corporate enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
Work closely with internal and external auditors on financial audits and SOX internal controls testing.
Lead, direct and develop an accounting staff of 3-4 accountants/analysts; including hiring, performance management, development, and training staff in all departmental processes and procedures to ensure employees meet goals and expectations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent required
4-6 years of validated experience in general accounting
Prior management or leadership experience preferred
Understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Experience with SAP or comparable ERP system
Outstanding digital literacy; expertise with Microsoft Excel
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment
Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at [email protected].
Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent
- 4-6 years of validated experience in general accounting
- Understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Experience with SAP or comparable ERP system
- Prior management or leadership experience
- Outstanding digital literacy; expertise with Microsoft Excel
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment
What We Do
Allison Transmission is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Our products are specified by more than 300 of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and are used in a range of market sectors—from bus, refuse and emergency to construction, distribution and defense. Allison was founded in 1915 in Indianapolis, Indiana, where the company’s global headquarters is still located. We have approximately 1,400 dealer and distributor locations, employ more than 2,700 people around the world and our international presence spans more than 80 countries. OUR VISION In addition to being the world’s leading provider of commercial-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, we also strive to be the foremost provider of parts and services for our customers. Whether you drive, sell, service or distribute on-highway vehicles, defense vehicles or off-highway equipment, Allison provides you with the highest quality products and the best customer care. We work to win your trust and enthusiasm through continuous improvement driven by the integrity, teamwork and innovation from our employees and authorized partners. OUR PROMISE Allison promises our customers an automatic experience like they’ve never had: an unrivaled combination of Quality, Reliability, Durability, Vocational Value and Customer Service.
