At Safe Fleet our name says it all. We make fleet vehicles - and everyone in and around them - safer. Our fleet safety platform brings together best-in-class products, ground-breaking technology, and a 100-year history of fleet know-how and innovation to solve the world's biggest fleet safety problems.
Work for the Smart Safety Company
Location: Safe Fleet Mirrors, Elkhart, Indiana
The Staff Accountant will have 1-3 years' experience partnering with Finance and Accounting in a Manufacturing setting. This role works to prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports. Responsibilities include extensive reporting via Excel, analyzing trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. Reports organization's finances to management and offers suggestions about resource utilization, process improvement and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
Responsible for day-to-day functions needed by Finance.
Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within manufacturing accounting. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Reports directly to Controller, however independent judgement is necessary as Controller is offsite at another division.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
General Accounting
Performs general ledger accounting tasks to support accurate financial reporting.
Reviews general ledger transaction details for errors and takes appropriate actions to remedy identified errors.
Reconciles general ledger and prepares work papers to support the financial statements.
Prepares reporting for management.
Analyzes business transactions and trends.
Adheres to internal controls and segregation of duties. Adopts best practices to improve productivity and comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
Maintains readiness to perform additional accounting functions by cross training with other accounting department team members.
Assists Corporate shared service team with maintaining and processing AR and AP transactions.
Assists with inventory management and reduction initiatives.
Processes month end closing of inventory, fixed asset, AR & AP modules.
Assists Controller with month end data extraction and analysis.
Works with state and federal sales tax reporting.
Processes cost roll requests.
Maintains and processes weekly KPI's for Accounting and Operations.
Offers suggestions for process improvement and implements when directed.
Annual
Assists and helps lead physical inventory.
Processes and reconciles annual cost rolls.
Assists Controller and Corporate group with audit requests.
Assists Controller with forecasting.
Assists Controller with preparation of yearly budget submission.
Continuous Improvement
Leads team to increase productivity, profitability, and cash flow by implementing lean standards for business practices (manufacturing and office) utilizing lean enterprise tools.
Leads team to proper process documentation.
May perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Functional Competencies -
General Finance, Accounting & Audit:
Accounting and reporting
Financial systems, processes and technology
Fraud detection and control
Processing and recording financial transactions
Financial Planning and Analysis
Business performance analysis
Functional process improvement
Personal Adaptability
Attention to detail
Concern for safety
Continuous learning
Initiative
Pro-activity and self-motivation
Quality focus
Resilience
Self-confidence
Time management/priority setting
Work ethics and values
Education-
Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, or related studies from an accredited University
Experience-
1-4 years of experience in a general accounting role for a manufacturing business
1-4 years of experience in a cost accounting role in a manufacturing business
Preference given to candidates with experience in inventory management
Candidate must be experienced in creating pivot tables, writing macros, and analyzing complex data sets using Microsoft Excel
Preference given to candidates with lean manufacturing/six sigma experience
Preference given to candidates with AS400/Infor systems experience
Preference given to candidates experienced with system conversions
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Demands
Ability to hear alarms on equipment and instruction from supervisory staff
Close (clear vision at 20 inches or less) and color vision requirements
Ability to fluently speak, write and read English
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 2/3 of the time
Occasionally move about inside the office and plant
Environmental Conditions
Regular work environment (95% or more of time):Moderate noise level
Office setting
Occasional work environment (up to 5% of time):Hot, humid conditions (non-weather)
Near moving mechanical parts
Areas with vibration
Fumes or airborne particles (dust)
High noise level areas
Travel Requirements
Occasional travel may be required
Work Hours
Expected to work 40-plus hours' weekly. Office hours are worked between the hours of 7AM and 4PM Monday through Friday
Work hour requirements will vary with business needs (i.e. physical inventory, month end, financial statement audit, etc.)
At Safe Fleet, you are empowered to build a career that will take you where you want to go. You'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the tools necessary to achieve personal success. We offer a comprehensive compensation package including Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, 401K and Bonus opportunities.
We are a pre-hire background check and drug screen company where allowed by law.
*Safe Fleet does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry veteran status or any other status protected by law.