Accounting Supervisor - General Accounting

Cummins Inc; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to join our Finance team. This hands-on role ensures the integrity of the general ledger and supports daily operations across the US, the UK, and Europe.

You will lead a team of accountants, review complex reconciliations, and drive improvements in financial reporting and controls. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Finance, progress toward CPA/CMA, and experience supervising accounting staff, with strong communication skills

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and controls.
• Experience leading or supervising accounting teams.
• Ability to analyze complex financial information and identify risks.
• Excellent communication with both finance and non-finance audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Accountants and develop them in their careers.
• Review and approve complex account reconciliations.
• Analyze balance sheet, P&L and other statements to identify trends and opportunities.
• Prepare documentation for internal and external audits; point of contact for audits.
• Investigate variances and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
• Strengthen financial controls and support risk mitigation activities.
• Lead process improvements for accounting efficiency and compliance.
• Conduct technical accounting research and ensure standards compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Account reconciliations

Financial statement analysis

Internal controls

GAAP/Accounting standards

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Professional certifications in progress (CPA/ CMA)

Chartered Accountant or similar (preferred)

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

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