Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant (Full-time)

Founded in 1925 in Eslohe, Germany, Ketten Wulf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of a wide range of precision-engineered conveyor chains and sprockets serving a diverse base of OEM and End-User industrial customers worldwide. Ketten Wulf, Inc. serves North America and South America.

WAGES $70,000 - $80,000/year

Ketten Wulf seeks a Financial Accountant to join the growing U.S. subsidiary of Ketten Wulf, based in Auburn, AL. This role is responsible for coordinating all processes and activities related to accounting, bookkeeping, and financial reporting for the U.S. subsidiary in close cooperation with the Finance Department at Ketten Wulf’s factory headquarters in Eslohe, Germany. The position is an in-person role.

• Driving and executing all processes surrounding Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and facilitating accurate reporting of financial activities for U.S. and Canadian subsidiary.
• Allocating costs and remittances to correct ledger accounts, and reconciling balances.
• Maintain sufficient credit insurance for all customers in course of business. Proactively report delinquencies and adjustments of credit to responsible parties.
• Maintain current records and values of all fixed assets (PP&E)
• Manage employee expense reimbursement and company credit card statements.
• Ensure neat and orderly organization of all physical and electronic bookkeeping records.
• Assist Finance Department at Headquarters with preparing, finalizing, and submitting financial reports on monthly and annual basis for Senior Management and relevant taxation authorities.

• An organized, process-oriented, and detailed approach to work is absolutely essential.
• Minimum Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 5 years’ relevant experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or controlling in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with U.S. GAAP and standard bookkeeping processes.
• Experience with SAP is highly desired but not required.
• German language skills are highly beneficial but not required.
• Your willingness to dive in and become part of a diverse, international, and rapidly growing team.

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Retention Bonus
• Company-paid health insurance for Employees and partial coverage for dependents
• Company-paid dental & vision Insurance for employees and dependents
• Company-paid Group Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with immediate vesting and company match
• Health Savings Account option for eligible employees
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick days, and company holidays.