Sr. Financial Accountant

Alamo Group Inc.; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamo Group Inc. is seeking a Sr. Financial Accountant at its Corporate Headquarters in New Braunfels, TX.

This role focuses on fixed asset and lease accounting, month-end close, and accurate GAAP financial reporting across multiple facilities and currencies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree (CPA preferred) with 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong knowledge of GAAP, and expertise in ERP systems such as JD Edwards or SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, economics, or related field.
• CPA certification required or in progress.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Experience with fixed asset and lease accounting.
• Experience with JD Edwards or SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fixed Asset Management: manage and reconcile fixed asset records, depreciation, transfers, disposals; support month/year-end close; assist audits.
• Lease Management: administer lease portfolio under ASC-842; ensure accurate recording and reporting of lease transactions.
• Financial Reporting: prepare monthly, quarterly, annual financial statements; assist consolidated statements; analyze data for trends; convert foreign subsidiary financials to USD.
• General Ledger Management: maintain reconciliations; prepare journal entries for close; handle multi-currency reconciliations.
• Audit and Compliance: coordinate audits, prepare schedules, ensure compliance with regulations; stay current on accounting standards.
• Process Improvement: identify and implement process improvements; participate in new system implementations.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: support business initiatives; mentor junior staff; perform additional duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fixed asset accounting

Lease accounting ASC 842

ERP systems mastery

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting/finance/economics

CPA certification in progress or completed

Tools

JD Edwards

SAP

Job description

Alamo Group Inc. is accepting applications to fill a Sr. Financial Accountant position at its Corporate Headquarters in New Braunfels, TX.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Sr. Financial Accountant to join our Corporate Financial Accounting team. The Sr. Financial Accountant will play a critical role in managing and maintaining fixed assets and leases, improving our financial processes, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and supporting the overall financial health of the organization. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

The Sr. Financial Accountant will be responsible for:

Fixed Asset Management: (1) Responsible for managing and maintaining the company’s fixed asset records, ensuring accurate capitalization, depreciation, transfers, disposals and reconciliation of assets in accordance with accounting policies and GAAP, (2) Supports month-end and year-end close activities, prepares related reports, assists with audits, and works with cross-functional teams to track capital expenditures and ensure the accuracy and completeness of fixed asset accounting.

Lease Management: (1) Responsible for administering and accounting for the company’s lease portfolio in compliance with applicable accounting standards (ASC-842). (2) Ensures accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of lease-related transactions.

Financial Reporting: (1) Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies, (2) Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statements for the company and its subsidiaries, (3) Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and potential areas for improvement, (4) Performs conversion of multiple foreign subsidiaries financials to U.S. Dollars.

General Ledger Management: (1) Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness, (2) Prepares complex reconciliations of various general ledger accounts for multiple facilities in multiple currencies, (3) Prepare, review, and enter monthly and quarterly journal entries for financial close.

Audit and Compliance: (1) Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including the preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor inquiries, (2) Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations, (3) Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and regulations.

Process Improvement: (1) Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness in financial operations, (2) Participate in the development and implementation of new accounting systems and processes.

Cross-Department Collaboration: (1) Work closely with the finance team and other departments to support business initiatives and ensure accurate financial reporting, (2) Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff, (3) additional duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of fixed asset accounting.
• Knowledge of lease accounting ASC 842.
• Experience with ERP systems and mastery of Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated capability to communicate effectively, both verbally, in writing and electronically, with the ability to formulate and deliver ideas and material in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to build and foster effective business relations with manager and employees.
• Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through effective time management skills.
• The ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through planning and the implementation and the evaluation of business processes, metrics, systems, policies, and programs, stressing accountability and continuous improvement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience interacting with internal team members and senior management.
• Ability to adapt to a constantly evolving environment.
• Able to work irregular and/or extended hours including weekends and holidays as needed to meet objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit and model Alamo Group’s Core Competencies:
• Leading Change / Change Management: Ability to drive improvement of team, division, and corporate goals and objectives through people. Ability to balance change and continually strive to improve business performance.
• Leading People / Teamwork: Ability to design and implement strategies which maximize employees' potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the team, division, and corporate objectives.
• Communication: Ability to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. The ability to develop internal and external networks and identify the issues that impact the work of the
• Business Acumen: Understands and interprets business financials and metrics and utilizes latest business strategies. Focuses on outcomes and creates opportunities for success. Acquires and utilizes human, financial, material and information resources effectively.
• Results Driven: Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through planning and the implementation and evaluation of business metrics, systems, policies, policies, and program; stressing accountability and continuous improvement.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, economics, or related field is required.
• CPA required (either complete or in progress)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Experience with JD Edwards or SAP preferred
• 5+ years of progressive experience required

Working Conditions:

Work performed in an office environment, with frequent sitting for extended periods of time and occasional lifting of 10 pounds independently; and stooping, reaching, and/or bending to perform accounting clerical/filing requirements.

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