Accounting Supervisor - General Accounting

Cummins Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to join our Finance team.

This hands-on role oversees general ledger integrity and day-to-day financial operations across the US, UK, and Europe, with a focus on reconciliations, variance investigations, and process improvements to ensure accurate reporting and compliance. You will lead a team of Accountants, review complex reconciliations, analyze balance sheets and P&L, prepare audit documentation, and drive internal controls and efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• Progress toward CPA, CMA, CA or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Accountants and develop their careers while demonstrating Cummins' culture in daily actions.
• Review and approve complex account reconciliations ensuring accurate and prompt recording of transactions.
• Analyze balance sheet, P&L and other financial statements to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare documentation for internal and external audits; act as the contact point for GIC audits and PwC inquiries.
• Investigate financial variances and work with stakeholders to implement corrective actions and improve business performance.
• Maintain and strengthen financial controls by identifying weaknesses and supporting risk mitigation activities.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting efficiency, reporting accuracy and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Conduct technical accounting research and guide accounting treatments to ensure compliance with standards and company policies.

Skills

Financial accounting

Financial controls

Account reconciliations

Financial statement analysis

Leadership / supervision

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Job description

We are looking for a talented Accounting Supervisor to join our Finance team at Cummins.

This is a highly hands‑on finance role responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and supporting day‑to‑day financial operations across the US, the UK, and Europe. You will play a key role in account reconciliations, variance investigations and continuous process improvements to ensure reliable financial reporting and compliance.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead a team of Accountants, working with them to develop meaningfully in their careers while demonstrating our culture through your daily actions.
• Review and approve complex account reconciliations, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and promptly.
• Analyze balance sheet, profit and loss and other financial statements to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare documentation for internal and external audits; contact point for GIC audits and inquiries from PwC.
• Investigate financial variances and work with stakeholders to implement corrective actions and improve business performance.
• Maintain and strengthen financial controls by identifying control weaknesses, recommending improvements and supporting risk mitigation activities.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting efficiency, reporting accuracy and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Conduct technical accounting research and guide accounting treatments to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.

To be successful in this role, you'll need the following:

• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles, financial controls, account reconciliations and financial statement analysis.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supervising accounting teams while effectively managing priorities and delivering results.
• Ability to analyze complex financial information, identify risks and implement practical solutions to improve processes and controls.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain financial information to both finance and non‑finance audiences.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• Progress toward Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant,
• Chartered Accountant or similar certification preferred.

Experience:

Intermediate level of relevant professional work experience in the field of study required, including some supervisory experience.

Job Finance

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On‑site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2435665

Relocation Package Yes

100% On‑Site No

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