Staff Accountant

Tecumseh; Verona (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecumseh Products Company is seeking an accounting/treasury professional to support month-end close, journal entries and reconciliations, and treasury schedules. You will help coordinate external audits and regional reporting while collaborating across locations.

The role requires an undergraduate degree in accounting or finance and at least one year of experience. Proficiency with Excel/Office and Oracle/BPC knowledge are preferred; travel is minimal.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Participates in the general accounting function, including inter-company accounting, cash management/reconciliation, financial reporting, and financial analysis.
• Assists in closing monthly financial records of all locations and consolidation of all locations.
• Involved in validating/designing changes to general ledger system to meet accounting requirements.
• Supports various accounting and cross-functional projects as needed.
• Participates in external reporting, including drafting footnotes and support.
• Assists with external audits by gathering supporting documents.
• Assists with risk management including insurance data and reconciliations.
• Gathers regional data and analyzes hedging positions for strategy, accounting, and reporting.
• Reports foreign exchange and key commodity rates weekly.
• Develops ad hoc reports and completes special assignments.
• Handles multiple tasks with organization and control.

Skills

Collaborative work across departments

Problem solving

Basic accounting knowledge

Research and resolution

Data analysis

Multi-tasking

Oral and written communication

Detail-oriented

Confidentiality and professionalism

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, >,

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle

BPC

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.