Accountant III, Accounting

Gates Corporation • Versailles, MO

13d • Onsite

About The Position

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Versailles, MO plant, you will be a Cost Accountant. As a Cost Accountant, you will be responsible for mid-level accounting functions, including payroll, accounts payable, standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, and month-end closing. This role ensures the timely completion of daily, monthly, and annual accounting activities as assigned by the Plant Controller, maintaining accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Previous cost accounting experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a global manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Knowledge of intercompany accounting processes; international accounting knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with SOX controls, auditing processes, and financial compliance.
• Proficiency in financial module systems and general ledger systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel.
• Experience working with large databases.
• Ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Complete statistical and financial data analysis for budgeting and forecasting.
• Gather and process timecard information for payroll.
• Compare and update standard production costs across multiple plants as needed.
• Track fixed assets and capital projects through to capitalization.
• Monitoring all spending accounts for accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare, review, and finalize financial results on a daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budget schedules as assigned by the Controller.
• Conduct variance analyses and financial performance evaluations.
• Enter, review, and reconcile Oracle data.
• Process journal entries and maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare general ledger account reconciliations.
• Handle daily mail and check deposits.
• Ensure compliance with corporate mandates for Fundamental Financial Controls and SOX requirements.
• Assist with external audits by providing necessary data and communicating inquiries.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities, such as updating standard work, enhancing processes, and improving transaction efficiency.
• Assist local Operations and Corporate Finance teams with daily, weekly, and monthly financial and operational metrics.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level