Associate Accountant

Learn more about this role and how you can drive your career forward! As an internal applicant we strongly encourage you to review the Compensation resources on the intranet, specifically the Job Architecture Fact Sheet before applying to this role, to understand any potential implications to your total cash compensation if you were to be offered this role. If you have questions, please reach out to your HR Business Partner for more information. Job Title: Associate Accountant Pay Grade: AcqSal Job Description: Primary Purpose of Role We currently have an opening for GL Accountant at our facility in Lugoff, SC. The individual selected for this role will assist in month end close, forecasting, consolidating, and analyzing the financial data for multiple facilities. The accountant will interact frequently across departments and functions as well as be assigned to support special projects and ad hoc requests. Key Responsibilities Accurate and timely input of journal entries and management of the monthly closing process Assist with accurate and timely preparation of internal management reports Perform queries and upload data to facilitate systems interface Prepare and validate reconciliation of balance sheet accounts Prepare financial schedules used for quarterly external reporting Develop working knowledge of plant activities Ensure compliance with all Sarbanes Oxley requirements Perform self-assessment testing of internal controls when needed Provide support for plant controllers, financial analysts, and operations, as needed Facilitate requests from internal and external auditors, providing detailed and reliable information Assist in consolidation and analysis of daily Plant Performance Trends Respond timely to ad-hoc requests for financial analysis and decision support Collaborate with Shared Service groups to standardize and improve processes Performs all other duties as assigned Competencies and Behaviors Strong financial accounting knowledge Ability to multi-task is imperative Ability to perform in stressful situations Possess strong Microsoft Office expertise Issue resolution and problem solving Strong organizational skills and mental agility Willing to adapt to change and adjust routine accordingly Clear and effective written and verbal communication Qualifications and Experience Minimum Bachelor's degree is required, Accounting degree is preferred Experience in a shared service or plant operations is preferred Flexible schedule, must be able to travel and work extra hours when necessary 3-5 years of accounting experience preferred SAP experience a PLUS Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Primary Location: Lugoff, South Carolina Additional Locations: Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at ask4max@allisontransmission.com. Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. Allison Transmission is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Our products are specified by more than 300 of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and are used in a range of market sectors—from bus, refuse and emergency to construction, distribution and defense. Allison was founded in 1915 in Indianapolis, Indiana, where the company’s global headquarters is still located. We have approximately 1,400 dealer and distributor locations, employ more than 2,700 people around the world and our international presence spans more than 80 countries.