Percentage of Completion; POC General Ledger Accountant

Overview

Join Siemens Mobility and help shape the future of sustainable transportation. As a POC General Ledger (G/L) Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and insight-driven financial reporting across the Siemens Mobility North America region. This role is central to maintaining high-quality financial statements in alignment with IFRS, Siemens Financial Reporting Guidelines, and applicable legal standards.

Based in one of our key Mobility locations—Alpharetta, GA;
Sacramento, CA;
Lexington, NC; or Pittsburgh, PA—you will report directly to the Head of Accounting and gain broad exposure across finance, project execution, operations, and cross-functional teams. You will also contribute to process optimization, system enhancements, and our digitalization roadmap.

As the POC General Ledger Accountant, you will serve as a vital liaison between Accounting, Project Controllers, and Business Units. You will:

• Proactively explore and analyze financial systems to understand account behavior.
• Apply advanced Excel and/or Power BI skills to enhance reporting, automation, and data visualization.
• Leverage your background in project accounting, management reporting, and financial analysis to deliver value and fuel future growth.

• Manage general ledger accounting activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Perform and review account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Analyze project and POC accounting data to support accurate revenue recognition and financial statements.
• Support the Head of Accounting in reviewing and evaluating general ledger impacts on divisional results.
• Prepare, review, and present financial statement fluctuation analyses to leadership.
• Provide general ledger data and supporting documentation for internal/external audits and Siemens Mobility divisional reviews.
• Conduct detailed balance sheet, P&L, and cash flow reviews and deliver meaningful, actionable insights.
• Collaborate effectively with Siemens Mobility finance teams and act as a trusted business partner to cross-functional stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field;
  Master’s degree or CPA strongly preferred.
• Professional experience in general ledger or project accounting, ideally within a public accounting firm or multinational organization.
• Understanding of percentage of completion (POC) or construction project accounting.
• Familiarity with SAP or comparable ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience working with financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

• Adaptability – Thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment with competing priorities.
• Building Networks – Develops strong working relationships across teams and uses them to drive results.
• Collaboration – Works effectively across functions, demonstrating teamwork, respect, and partnership.

We foster a culture built on trust, safety, and business integrity. If you’re looking to grow your career while contributing to the future of mobility, we’d love to have you on our team.

$66,708 $ 128,316