Senior Corporate Accountant

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS

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 globe who work for Allison today, we’re driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide.  

Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

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:

The Senior Corporate Accountant will perform the general accounting operations and control and verify completeness and accuracy of financial transactions in accordance with US GAAP. Responsibilities include reconciling account balances, maintaining general ledger, preparing month-end close procedures, and reviewing work of accounting staff.  Senior accountant duties also include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all accounting tasks and internal controls and applying knowledge of accounting principles to analyze and prepare financial data. 

Key Responsibilities:

·         Post general ledger transactions and adjustments in accordance with US GAAP

·         Perform maintenance of general ledger accounts

·         Perform timely and accurate monthly and quarterly financial close tasks to ensure proper cut-off for assets, liabilities, and expenses 

·         Prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations and follow-up on any unusual items

·         Maintain appropriate accounting controls and ensure adherence to accounting policies and compliance with SOX

·         Work closely with internal and external auditors on financial audits and internal controls testing 

·         Interpret and provide recommendations on complex transactions and prepare detailed accounting schedules and financial analysis 

·         Work with cross-functional organizations to accomplish tasks by coordinating information requirements 

·         Develop and present financial data to senior management 

Key Performance Measures:

·         Rate of manual documents (journal entries, manual A/R and A/P credit and debit memos) as percentage of total 

·         Number of self-identified errors or corrections made after initial close 

·         Number of errors or internal control deficiencies detected by external auditors 

Qualifications:

·         Skills in use of financial analysis software

·         Knowledge of accounting theory and application of financial and accounting principles

·         Knowledge of computer modeling and financial forecasting

·         Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities

·         Excellent problem-solving abilities to tackle complex and critical issues

·         Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage executive leadership.

·       In-depth knowledge in corporate accounting and finance principles

Experience:

·         Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

·         3-6 years in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) or equivalent industry experience

·         CPA and/or advanced degree preferred

·         Exceptional computer skills; expertise with MS Office (specifically Excel)

·         Experience with SAP or comparable ERP system

·         Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to teamwork 

·         Strong oral and written communication skills 

·         Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within restricted time restraints 

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.

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