Cash Management Accountant - Global Industrial

Motion Industries (MOT); Alabama; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries (MOT) in Alabama seeks a professional to record journal entries, analyze variances, and prepare reconciliations for cash accounts. You will maintain general ledger accuracy and support department and field personnel with inquiries.

The role emphasizes GAAP adherence, strong Excel skills, and collaboration across teams. A bachelor’s in accounting is required, with 0–2 years of related experience; CPA eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; 0–2 years related experience.
• Master's degree preferred in business, accounting or finance.
• CPA eligible preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares journal entries on general ledger accounts.
• Prepares balance sheet reconciliations and resolves reconciling items timely.
• Evaluates trends, investigates unusual variances and communicates results to department.
• Makes recommendations to resolve issues and implements corrections.
• Assists in supporting account details and answering questions from department and field personnel.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Journal entries

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Time management

PeopleSoft

Blackline

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in business, accounting or finance

CPA eligible

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PeopleSoft

Blackline

Job description

SUMMARY:This role records journal entries, performs variance analysis, and prepares accountreconciliations for various cash accounts. Responsibilities include supporting accountdetails and assisting department and field personnel with issues and questions.JOB DUTIES• Assists in ensuring general ledger accounts are maintained in accordance with GenerallyAccepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).• Prepares journal entries on general ledger accounts. Prepares balance sheetreconciliations, ensuring appropriate and timely resolution of reconciling items.• Evaluates trends, identifies and investigates unusual or unexpected account variancesand communicates results to department. Makes recommendations to resolve issues andmakes corrections.• Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCETypically requires a bachelor's degree in accounting and zero (0) to two (2) years of relatedexperience. Master's degree in business, accounting or finance preferred.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES• Professional, self-motivated employee with excellent interpersonal skills. Exemplary workethic and decision making ability.• Strong attention to organization, detail and accuracy. Ability to manage multipleresponsibilities and projects. Excellent communication and presentation skills to all levelsof employees.• Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines and produce accurate work undertime constraints.• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel. Ability to learn various software packages and processworkflows. Solid knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures as relates to generalledger and GAAP accounting. PeopleSoft and Blackline experience preferred.• Ability to build effective relationships and interact with a variety of people anddepartments.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Requires normal physical stamina while working in pleasant office surroundings.LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: CPA eligible preferred.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: No Supervisory ResponsibilityBUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: NoNot the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.