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Accountant - HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE
Location:
Oak Creek, WI
Description:
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company's new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .It's not just about your career... or your job title...it's about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters...do things that haven't been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry. Who will you be working with? Our best-in-class Finance team combines knowledge of our business with deep domain expertise and tenured experience to deliver unparalleled support to our business unit. Here you'll interact daily with a great team of professionals to support our key stakeholders and customers. How will you make a difference? As a member of the Nordco Finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring that the Nordco business prepares accurate and timely financial reporting and complies with all internal and external policies and regulations. Key responsibilities include financial close process, fixed asset process management, and accounts payable support. This role will serve as a procedural and support resource to ensure proper and timely flow of data to the finance department in accordance with company policies, as well as assist with other accounting projects. What do we want to know about you? Bachelor's degree in Accounting 2 years of similar accounting work experience, manufacturing industry preferred.Prior practical experience using business systems, SYSPRO (or similar ERP), Sage (or similar fixed asset), electronic workflow.Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and OutlookAccuracy and attention to detailExcellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsTakes initiative to solve problems and improve processesHighly developed organizational skills and ability to effectively self-manage tasks.Continuous improvement mindset What will your typical day look like? General Accounting - 40% - 50% Prepare, reconcile and review balance sheet accounts including Cash, Accounts Receivable, Reserve for doubtful accounts, Intercompany accounts, Prepaid Expenses, Fixed Assets, and Accrued ExpensesPrepare monthly journal entriesPrepare domestic and foreign checking account reconciliationsPrepare pertinent information for internal and external auditors in a timely and accurate mannerAct as liaison with other departments to support all locations including but not limited to fixed assets, GL coding or history.Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.Support credit card processingSuggest and implement improvements by continuously looking for opportunities of improvement.Manage effective internal/external relationships within own area of responsibility.Support SOX complianceParticipate in other integration activities impacting the accounting and controllership function as neededSupport potential ERP implementation Accounts Payable Support - 35% - 50% Manage and vet vendor account additions and modifications in ERP accordance to policies & proceduresAssist with Use Tax review and applicationIdentify opportunities to improve processing time and reduce manual effortProvide back-up support for other AP functions, such invoice routing and payment processing Fixed Asset Management - 10% - 15% Manage and maintain new and existing fixed asset records using Sage softwareProcess approvals and ensure timely and accurate data for the organization. Complete disposals and provide applicable journal entries for depreciation, COGS and cost. Maintain system of controls, procedures and forms for recording and management of fixed assets. Update and maintain accounting procedures for fixed assets.Suggest and implement process improvementsIssue project numbers and meet with project owners to ensure the CIP account is accurately stated and closed in a timely mannerProvide depreciation of assets as directed by company policy.Prepare fixed asset reports for internal, audit, and tax purposes.Manage periodic physical counts of fixed assetsSupport the implementation of a capital expenditures request systemPrepare Personal Property tax returns for approvalMaintain leases and prepare monthly lease journal entries utilizing Visual LeaseYou may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary. Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable). Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity: Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated. To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles... People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.#LI-LV1Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world's toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles...people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.PDN-9bc75d15-e4cb-4031-9bc6-bd54d884fad5
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