Senior Accountant at RealTruck in Elkhart, IN

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant will lead the performance of more complex financial accounting activities including journal entries and account reconciliations, accruals, fixed asset accounting, and daily cash reconciliations, along with preparing financial statements and reports. This position will be responsible for leading these activities timely and accurately in the monthly closing process activities in accordance with company accounting policies and GAAP. This role will perform advanced SOX controls as well as the review of recurring controls in compliance with company policy. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in the preparation of more complex components of the annual operating plan and forecasting processes along with in-depth financial variance analysis. As an operational business partner, this position will serve the local leadership in productivity and cost savings through lean manufacturing activities and key performance indicators. This work will involve a high level of independent judgment and problem solving, accuracy, and initiative. The role will develop new processes and implement independently identified improvements.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Ensure financials are prepared, reconciled, and reported timely and accurately in accordance with company accounting policies and GAAP.
  • Perform daily cash reconciliations and review monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Prepare general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and reclassifications, with supporting schedules.
  • Prepare monthly and annual accruals and supporting schedules.
  • Perform and review controls in compliance with company policy.
  • Analyze variances and financial statements in depth.
• Maintain the fixed asset ledger and reconciliations.
  • Compile monthly roll forwards, additions, disposals, and transfers.
  • Verify asset lives and methods, and confirm capitalization follows company policy.
• Support tax and cost allocation activities.
  • Assist with preparation of sales/use and annual property tax returns.
  • Develop annual and monthly allocations for insurance premiums, healthcare expenses, and property tax accruals.
• Execute planning processes in accordance with company policies.
  • Prepare inputs for the annual operating plan and monthly forecast.
  • Explain and communicate monthly results, including variances, business risks, drivers, and impacts.
  • Apply manufacturing and standard cost knowledge in variance analysis.
• Serve as an operational business partner.
  • Develop and deliver ad-hoc analysis, and proactively identify meaningful metrics and data trends.
  • Answer accounting and financial questions for management by researching and interpreting data.
• Support integration and transition activities as needed.
• Support external and internal audits, as necessary.
• Identify and implement efforts to improve financial processes.
• Live Our Values: role model our mission, vision, and values, and adhere to our company code of conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 5+ years of related experience required. Industry experience is preferred.

Required Licenses

• none

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of financial and accounting principles and practices, including financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently evaluate complex financial and operational information and develop sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, cost structures, profitability, and the financial and operational drivers affecting business performance.
• Ability to perform complex financial modeling, scenario analysis, forecasting, and business-case analysis.
• Ability to exercise significant independent judgment in addressing complex, non-routine, or ambiguous financial issues.
• Ability to identify financial trends, risks, opportunities, and performance issues and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Strong business-partnering and consulting skills with the ability to provide financial guidance to management and influence business decisions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to financial and non-financial audiences.
• Ability to independently lead complex financial projects and initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to provide technical guidance, coaching, or mentoring to less-experienced finance professionals.
• Advanced proficiency with financial systems, reporting tools, spreadsheet applications, and data analytics.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, specifically pivot tables, vlookups, formulas, and functions. JD Edwards and PowerBI experience a plus.
• Ability to identify and recommend improvements to financial processes, controls, reporting, and analytical methodologies.

Travel

• Travel is not required.

COMPETENCIES

• – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.

• – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

• – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

• – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

• – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is an Individual Contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position is subject to sedentary work: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involved sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Physical Activities

• This position is subject to the following physical activities: the use of fingers to pick or type, walking, talking, and hearing.

Visual Acuity

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

• This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Perks That Go the Extra Mile :
At RealTruck, we take care of our people—because they drive our success. Enjoy great benefits like medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid life insurance and disability, and a 401(k) with company match (eligible the first of the month after you start). Need balance? We’ve got wellbeing days and parental leave. Want to grow? Take advantage of educational reimbursement. Plus, earn referral bonuses and score exclusive employee discounts on RealTruck products. Great benefits. Great people. Even better careers.

RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck’s 6,000+ associates operate from 35+ facilities across four continents. RealTruck’s industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 1,000 patents and pending applications. The company’s omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000+ dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships.

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