Staff Accountant in Birmingham, Alabama at Motion Industries

Birmingham, AL, USA
Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Full time
R26_0000028956

SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision, the Accountant will serve as a team member that performs

accounting analysis of and reporting of financial transactions of intermediate complexity in

accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Responsibilities

include intermediate level accounting tasks such as maintaining general ledger accounts,

preparation of data for financial statements, preparation of data for quarterly and annual

regulatory filings, monitoring of accounts payables and accounts receivables, and bank

reconciliations.

JOB DUTIES

• Ensures completion of journal entries and month-end close activities.

• Participates in account reconciliation research and clearance processes for products

• issued.

• Assists in producing and reviewing monthly and quarterly financial reports, as well as

• annual financial statements.

• Performs variance analysis and analytical procedures for assigned general ledger

• accounts.

• Drive process change and process improvements

• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and zero (0) to two (2) years of related experience or an equivalent combination.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Effective time management and prioritization skills.

• Strong spreadsheet skills preferred.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated analytical abilities, along with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of colleagues

• Ability to mange time well, be a self-starter, with a strong work ethic and demonstrated leadership skills.

• General understanding of finance/accounting/financial analysis and reporting as well as US GAAP.

• Understanding of and experience with general ledger, inter-company accounting, and consolidated reporting.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Primarily office-based in a professional, climate-controlled setting

• Extended computer use

• Requires sustained concentration, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

• Occasional light lifting (up to 25 pounds)

• Work Location: Birmingham, Alabama

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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
Where permitted by applicable law, successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start date. COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment, subject to an approved accommodation, and proof of vaccination will be required on or prior to start date.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.See Description