Sr. Financial Accountant

Alamo Group Inc. • New Braunfels, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Alamo Group Inc. is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Sr. Financial Accountant to join its Corporate Financial Accounting team at its Corporate Headquarters in New Braunfels, TX. The Sr. Financial Accountant will play a critical role in managing and maintaining fixed assets and leases, improving financial processes, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and supporting the overall financial health of the organization. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, economics, or related field is required.
• CPA required (either complete or in progress)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• 5+ years of progressive experience required
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of fixed asset accounting.
• Knowledge of lease accounting ASC 842.
• Experience with ERP systems and mastery of Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated capability to communicate effectively, both verbally, in writing and electronically, with the ability to formulate and deliver ideas and material in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to build and foster effective business relations with manager and employees.
• Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through effective time management skills.
• The ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through planning and the implementation and the evaluation of business processes, metrics, systems, policies, and programs, stressing accountability and continuous improvement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience interacting with internal team members and senior management.
• Ability to adapt to a constantly evolving environment.
• Able to work irregular and/or extended hours including weekends and holidays as needed to meet objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit and model Alamo Group’s Core Competencies: Leading Change / Change Management, Leading People / Teamwork, Communication, Business Acumen, Results Driven.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with JD Edwards or SAP preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing and maintaining the company’s fixed asset records, ensuring accurate capitalization, depreciation, transfers, disposals and reconciliation of assets in accordance with accounting policies and GAAP.
• Supports month-end and year-end close activities, prepares related reports, assists with audits, and works with cross-functional teams to track capital expenditures and ensure the accuracy and completeness of fixed asset accounting.
• Responsible for administering and accounting for the company’s lease portfolio in compliance with applicable accounting standards (ASC-842).
• Ensures accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of lease-related transactions.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statements for the company and its subsidiaries.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and potential areas for improvement.
• Performs conversion of multiple foreign subsidiaries financials to U.S. Dollars.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Prepares complex reconciliations of various general ledger accounts for multiple facilities in multiple currencies.
• Prepare, review, and enter monthly and quarterly journal entries for financial close.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including the preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and regulations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness in financial operations.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new accounting systems and processes.
• Work closely with the finance team and other departments to support business initiatives and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage on the 1st day of employment
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with Company Matching on the 1st day of employment
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Wellness and Assistance Programs
• Professional Learning and Development Resources provided by the Alamo Group Learning & Development Academy

What This Job Offers

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