Staff Accountant

Tecumseh Products Company; Verona (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecumseh Products Company is seeking an eager accounting/treasury support professional to join our finance team in Mississippi. The role includes assisting in month-end and year-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting external audits.

The ideal candidate has an undergraduate accounting/finance degree and at least one year of related experience, with strong Excel skills and proficiency in Oracle or similar financial systems. Travel is minimal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• At least 1 year of experience in accounting/treasury environment or similar.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills; ability to research and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Support general accounting, inter-company accounting, cash management, and financial reporting.
• Assist monthly close across all locations and consolidation efforts.
• Help design/validate GL system changes to meet accounting requirements.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle

BPC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview:

This position will support the accounting and treasury functions. This person will be an integral part of the month-end and year-end general ledger close, including the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations, as well as supporting the annual financial statement audit. This person will assist in the coordination and preparation of treasury-related schedules.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participates in the general accounting function, which includes inter-company accounting, cash management/reconciliation, financial reporting, and financial analysis.
• Assisting in the closing of monthly financial records of all locations and consolidation of all locations.
• Involved in validating/designing suggested changes to general ledger system to ensure accounting requirements continue to be met.
• Supports carious accounting and cross-functional projects on an as-needed basis.
• Participates in the external reporting process, which includes drafting footnotes and appropriate support.
• Assists in creating and gathering support relating to external audits in the periodic review of the company’s financial records.
• Assists with risk management function including gathering insurance renewal data, helping track insurance spend against policy deductibles and associated accounting reconciliations.
• Compile regional data and assist in analysis of hedging positions from the foreign regions for strategy, accounting, and reporting purposes.
• Gather and report foreign exchange and key commodity rates weekly.
• Develop ad hoc reports and other special assignments as needed.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and maintain control and order over same.

Required Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
• At least 1 year experience

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions
• Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting knowledge, research and resolution skills, data analysis, and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be detail-oriented and organized
• Maintain high level of trust, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Proficient with Microsoft applications including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Knowledge of Oracle and BPC preferred

Additional Information

Travel: 0 – 10%

Physical Demands: Lifting a minimum of 25lbs, occasionally. Position is a desk position. Long periods of computer and/or phone is required.

Tecumseh Products Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.