Senior Accountant

Description

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 customer—no 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 done—and 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 it—because 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 ensure the department executes their core responsibilities and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• You will 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 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, and data gathering.
• Perform additional duties and assist with other projects upon request from management.

Preferred Requirements

• Strong systems background including advanced Excel knowledge
• Knowledge of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems and business intelligence reporting tools
• Exposure to manufacturing environment is helpful
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service with both internal and external customers
• Strong analytical skills
• Detail oriented, accurate and organized
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Responsible and trustworthy when handling confidential information
• Self-starter with a proactive work style

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting or finance experience (a plus if it’s been in a manufacturing environment)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field

Where will you work? This role is located at Autocar Headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama.

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.