Sr. Accountant

Barry-Wehmiller•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Alliance Machine Systems International, LLC is a privately held company with over 35 years of history dedicated to providing corrugated box manufacturing machines and services to the changing industry. As the paperboard packaging industry's premier global supplier of productivity-enhancing process machinery and systems, we supply innovative designs, intelligent automation, and optimized workflow, coupled with highly responsive parts and service support. Our United States and Europe based engineering, manufacturing, sales and service operations provide a global support system covering the full product portfolio of Alliance, Serco, TEI, ASC, Pallmac, J&L and Tanabe machines. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. Job Description: Sign-on Bonus: We are pleased to offer a competitive sign-on bonus for the selected candidate. Details will be discussed during the interview process and finalized in the offer letter. This is an on-site role stationed in Indianapolis, IN and requires a minimum of quarterly travel between other US manufacturing sites (Spokane, WA and Plover, WI). ERP experience highly preferred (any eligible candidate with Epicor ERP experience will be automatically interviewed.) POSITION SUMMARY Conducts accounting operations for one or more plants within the Alliance organization. Guides full cycle accounting processes to ensure that the plants have accurate, timely and actionable financial reporting in compliance with corporate accounting requirements and deadlines. Assists with monthly GL close and reconciliations, forecasting, commission calculations, daily cash reporting and regulatory reporting.

Requirements

Advanced business degree required; emphasis in accounting/finance required.
Minimum five years of experience using advanced accounting principles.
Intermediate to Advanced computer skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proven technical skills in the field of Accounting.
Possesses a positive team-oriented attitude.

Nice To Haves

ERP experience highly preferred (any eligible candidate with Epicor ERP experience will be automatically interviewed.)
Experience in the manufacturing industry and a working knowledge of ERP information systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct monthly, quarterly and annual accounting close processes and coordinate the preparation of financial statements and filings in compliance with GAAP.
Develops internal controls and oversees audits of policies and procedures meant to preserve the plant's assets.
Assists in budgeting and cash management activities.
Reviews the customer service business activity for payroll, accounts payable, billing, and accounts receivable; reviews expenses; prepares/reviews service billing worksheets, payroll hours, and service labor; reconciles customer purchase orders and prepares/reviews invoices.
Manages the monthly general ledger journal entries and monthly financial reports, as assigned.
Reconciles and resolves complex accounts receivable customer payment issues.
Review financial statements for accuracy and legal compliance.
Prepare and file sales and use tax returns.
Assist cost accountant with machine costing reports, analytics and projects.
Assists with annual year-end audit, including physical inventory, schedule preparation, reconciliations, and other audit support, as required.
Performs other special projects or duties, as assigned.