Senior Accountant
Do you want to be a Senior Accountant on our finance team? At Autocar, every truck we make is custom-engineered, and custom-made, specifically for that customerno mass production here. Because we engineer trucks differently, we deliver trucks faster than the competition, and they WORK.
It takes a special kind of person to be a part of this business in transformation. We are privately owned and expect our team members to act with an owner mindset : Relentless about creating value for the end user. Dogged about finding efficiencies and eliminating waste. Standing arm and arm with the rest of the team until the job is doneand ready to do it again the next day, with a smile. It is not easy to do things differently in this industry. But we do itbecause we are passionate about improving the lives of our customers.
Your mission
As part of the Autocar Finance team, you will be responsible for key accounting functions and ensuring the department executes their core responsibilities and strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Focus on our 4 core responsibilities : accounting / reporting, costing, analytics, and process improvement / automation.
- Analysis and interpretation of financial data, product costing, market, industry, and business trends requiring management's attention.
- Perform general ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, fixed assets, maintaining of reserves as well as establishing and maintaining internal controls and policies.
- Proactively interact with various departments throughout the organization to provide information necessary to assist in their decision-making processes, improve profitability and maintain proper accounting procedures.
- Assist with all external audit activity with banks and tax auditors including planning, preparation, data gathering.
- Perform additional duties and assist with other projects upon request from management.
Preferred Requirements
Strong systems background including advanced Excel knowledgeKnowledge of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems and business intelligence reporting toolsExposure to manufacturing environment is helpfulExcellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsExcellent customer service with both internal and external customersStrong analytical skillsDetail oriented, accurate and organizedStrong work ethic and positive attitudeResponsible and trustworthy when handling confidential informationSelf-starter with a proactive work styleRequired Qualifications
3+ years of accounting or finance experience (a plus if it's been in a manufacturing environment)Bachelors' degree in accounting, finance or related fieldWhere will you work? This role is located at Autocar Headquarters in Hagerstown, IN.
What do we offer in benefits? We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package, to include fixed base salary and benefits including medical / dental / vision options, 401K plan, paid vacation, etc.