Accountant I

Default•Chattanooga, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

BUILT TO CONNECT Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world. LOCATION: This is an onsite position at our Manufacturers Road location in Chattanooga, TN. This is an entry-level or early career level opportunity with a salary reflecting that level role. ABOUT THE POSITION · Provides management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts, preparing financial statements. Maintains tax registrations, sales/use/excise tax returns filed timely, and Inventory reconciliations so that Astec can maintain a competitive edge. · Key Deliverables · Provide financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts. · Maintain documents for accounts payable, purchasing, and treasury and conducting internal audits. · Develop accounting procedures by reviewing new procedures. · Provide support for all A/R & A/P functions. · Research and interpret data to resolve accounting and financial questions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S) from an accredited University or College
to (3) years of accounting experience. An equivalent of relevant education and experience may be considered.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger transaction recording and reconciliation
Detail oriented, organized, and self-motivated
Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks at once
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software

Responsibilities

Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.
Maintains and balances an automated consolidation system by inputting data; scheduling required jobs; verifying data.
Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports, verifying information.
Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files, reconciling accounts.
Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts.
Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures, recommending changes.
Answer’s accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
Inputs new business from log, releases, cancellations, commitments, and shipments in preparation for business and backlog reports.
Prepares business and backlog reports showing the various categories of new business and cancellations. Also prepares the backlog report showing beginning backlogs, new business, releases, cancellations, shipments, and ending backlog. Accountant will find and review processes amongst discrepancies between Syteline and Excel reports.
Prepares and files all sales/use/excise tax returns within required state deadlines
Provides support for all A/R & A/P functions as needed.
Actively support Astec’s core values, mission statement and vision statement.
Assume other special activities and responsibilities as directed