Senior Accountant

JCB North America; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment is seeking a Mid-Senior level Accountant in Pooler, Georgia. This full-time role involves financial reporting and month-end closing for the manufacturing business. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, along with 6-10 years of experience, and strong Excel skills. Competitive salary range of $150,000 - $250,000 annually is offered.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years’ experience in finance and accounting.
• Experience as an accountant in the manufacturing industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end closing and product costing.
• Prepare inventory reports and assist in forecast and budget preparation.
• Analyze revenue and cost against budget and forecasts.

Skills

Strong Excel knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

CPA or CMA qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Company Profile

80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately‑owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 22 plants spanning four continents—including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures more than 300 products such as Loadall telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid‑steer loaders, compact track loaders, Access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts and Fastrac tractors.
JCB people are at the heart of our business and, as a family‑owned business, we answer to our customers, not to a group of shareholders. This freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite—a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.
At JCB, we stand behind our products and our name.

Position Purpose

This role will be responsible for managing various aspects of financial reporting for the Manufacturing business.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

• Month‑end closing.
• Product costing and price variance analysis.
• Analyze actual overheads vs budget and forecast.
• Prepare inventory reports, analysis of variances and perform stock provision workings.
• Assist AFC & FC in forecast and budget preparation.
• Analyze revenue and cost of sales vs budget and forecast.
• Quarterly supplier statement reconciliation.
• Cash and bank management and bank reconciliation.
• Payroll reconciliation and posting.
• Manage tasks related to fiscal year closing.
• Handle statutory and internal audits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, required.
• CPA or CMA qualification is preferred but not mandatory.
• 6‑10 years’ experience in finance and accounting.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• 6‑10 years’ experience as an accountant in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong Excel knowledge is a must.
• Work experience in SAP is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Job Conditions

• Both office environment and occasional manufacturing/factory environment.
• Subject to noise and temperature changes.

Physical Requirements

• Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.

JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Machinery Manufacturing

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