Senior Accountant

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for preparing and reviewing financial statements and other reports, as well as presenting financial statement results to members of management. The Senior Accountant will also perform general ledger account reconciliations, review and research transactions in the general ledger, and post journal entries.

• Retain a strong understanding of GAAP.
• Quickly acquire a solid understanding of Caterpillar reporting.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and related analysis.
• Prepare monthly and annual general ledger account reconciliations and analysis.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Assist in design and preparation of budgets for review by management.
• Assist with special projects as needed and other tasks as assigned by management.
• Become proficient in the company’s software systems including Microsoft Dynamics AX, Targit, and SharePoint.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks and meet recurring deadlines.
• Execute all tasks with a high degree of accuracy.

Working independently, the Senior Accountant must have the ability to perform multiple tasks while producing a high volume of work with accuracy. A sense of urgency, excellent attention to detail, and strong Microsoft Excel skills are required for this position. The Senior Accountant will demonstrate initiative, solid organizational skills, dependability, diligence, commitment to teamwork, enthusiasm for customer service, and dedication to finding solutions in an efficient manner.

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time
• Job Function:
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing

Birmingham, AL