Manager, Accounting

Indianapolis, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOIN THE TEAM THATS POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.

What powers us Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today were driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.

Learn more about this role and how you can begindriving your career forward!

Benefits:

The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the companys discretion.

Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
Employer HSA contribution
Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Short & Long-Term Disability
Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
401K with generous Company match & contribution
Accrued Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays 1 Floating Holiday
Robust employee wellness program
Tuition assistance program

Job Description:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for supervising and leading the Accounting Department. We are looking for someone to build and maintain accounting procedures standard methodologies and systems for collecting analyzing and reporting financial information. This individual must have a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). They will also be responsible for leading the accounting team helping audit and ledger preparation and supporting other business functions with financial procedures.

The Accounting Manager develops and implements systems for gathering analyzing verifying and reporting certain types of financial information. Solid understanding of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is also valuable. The position works with members of the Finance team and other business functions to ensure compliance with organizational and governmental accounting policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage two cost accountants including work allocation training promotion compliance with internal procedures and controls and problem resolution.
Develop expertise with corporate enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and assist with problem resolution for issues related to inventory postings production order variances and product costing.
Prepare and review general ledger journal entries and account reconciliations and research unusual items.
Monitor monthly cost accounting period close activities to ensure timely and accurate close.
Review balance sheet and income statement accounts for completeness and accuracy and investigate variances.
Manage standard cost setup and ensure accurate costing and inventory valuation.
Generate global inventory turns performance reporting by plant for management review.
Analyze inventory production and cost of sales variances and provide explanations.
Develop capitalized variance forecasts using various inputs of manufacturing expense resource hours and other cost of sales expense.
Maintain inventory cycle counting results to support internal controls and audit requirements.
Evaluate excess and obsolete inventory reporting by plant and prepare quarterly estimate for management review.
Work closely with internal and external auditors on financial audits and internal controls testing.
Analyze global product warranty and extended coverage liabilities to ensure accuracy and completeness of accounts.
Prepare consolidated financial footnote disclosures for inventory and cost of sales components.

Key Performance Measures:

Accounting staff is trained and can perform their roles
Accounting procedures are documented and up-to-date
No material accounting errors or audit findings
No significant internal control deficiencies

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Accounting or equivalent required
5 years of validated experience in general accounting
Understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Experience with SAP or comparable ERP system

Outstanding digital literacy; expertise with Microsoft Excel
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment
Prior management experience is preferred.

Experience:

4-6 years of experience in financial analysis and/or accounting
Understanding of US GAAP Principles
Experience with SAP or comparable ERP system
Exceptional computer skills; expertise with Microsoft Excel

Scope Factors

Responsibility is primarily Allison Transmission US inventory and costing. Will collaborate with international plant locations.
2 direct reports

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age race color sex religion creed national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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Required Experience:

Manager

JOIN THE TEAM THATS POWERING PROGRESSBuilding cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.What powers us Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the glob...

JOIN THE TEAM THATS POWERING PROGRESS

Learn more about this role and how you can begindriving your career forward!

Benefits:

Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
Employer HSA contribution
Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Short & Long-Term Disability
Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
401K with generous Company match & contribution
Accrued Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays 1 Floating Holiday
Robust employee wellness program
Tuition assistance program

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Manage two cost accountants including work allocation training promotion compliance with internal procedures and controls and problem resolution.
Develop expertise with corporate enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and assist with problem resolution for issues related to inventory postings production order variances and product costing.
Prepare and review general ledger journal entries and account reconciliations and research unusual items.
Monitor monthly cost accounting period close activities to ensure timely and accurate close.
Review balance sheet and income statement accounts for completeness and accuracy and investigate variances.
Manage standard cost setup and ensure accurate costing and inventory valuation.
Generate global inventory turns performance reporting by plant for management review.
Analyze inventory production and cost of sales variances and provide explanations.
Develop capitalized variance forecasts using various inputs of manufacturing expense resource hours and other cost of sales expense.
Maintain inventory cycle counting results to support internal controls and audit requirements.
Evaluate excess and obsolete inventory reporting by plant and prepare quarterly estimate for management review.
Work closely with internal and external auditors on financial audits and internal controls testing.
Analyze global product warranty and extended coverage liabilities to ensure accuracy and completeness of accounts.
Prepare consolidated financial footnote disclosures for inventory and cost of sales components.

Key Performance Measures:

Accounting staff is trained and can perform their roles
Accounting procedures are documented and up-to-date
No material accounting errors or audit findings
No significant internal control deficiencies

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Accounting or equivalent required
5 years of validated experience in general accounting
Understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Experience with SAP or comparable ERP system

Outstanding digital literacy; expertise with Microsoft Excel
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment
Prior management experience is preferred.

Experience:

4-6 years of experience in financial analysis and/or accounting
Understanding of US GAAP Principles
Experience with SAP or comparable ERP system
Exceptional computer skills; expertise with Microsoft Excel

Scope Factors

Responsibility is primarily Allison Transmission US inventory and costing. Will collaborate with international plant locations.
2 direct reports

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information please contact us at .