Accounting Associate - Level III

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Accounting Associate – Level III to join our team specializing in Accounting for our Cummins Inc. facility in Rocky Mount, NC

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Ensure Financial Accuracy – By reconciling accounts and analyzing data, you’ll maintain the integrity and reliability of financial records.
• Drive Timely Month-End Close – Your work in completing the close process ensures the organization meets critical deadlines for reporting and decision-making.
• Provide Insightful Analysis – Through compiling and consolidating financial information, you’ll help leadership understand trends and make informed decisions.
• Enhance Reporting Quality – Preparing tables, charts, and exhibits will make complex financial data clear and actionable for stakeholders.
• Support Strategic Projects – By participating in complex accounting projects, you’ll contribute to initiatives that improve processes and efficiency.
• Maintain Compliance and Standards – Your preparation of standard journal entries and reconciliations ensures adherence to accounting principles and internal controls.
• Enable Agility Through Ad Hoc Reporting – Responding to special reporting requests allows the business to adapt quickly to changing needs.
• Reduce Risk Through Detailed Reconciliations – Performing complex monthly and annual reconciliations minimizes errors and financial risk.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Proactive Execution – Act quickly and enthusiastically to tackle challenges and meet deadlines.
• Clear Communication – Deliver concise, audience-tailored messages that make complex financial data understandable.
• Customer-Centric Approach – Build strong relationships and provide solutions that meet stakeholder needs.
• Sound Decision-Making – Make timely, data-driven decisions that keep processes moving forward.
• Continuous Learning – Adapt to new systems, processes, and regulations, learning from both successes and setbacks.
• Inclusive Collaboration – Value diverse perspectives to enhance problem-solving and team effectiveness.
• Analytical Expertise – Interpret financial data, identify trends and variances, and provide actionable insights for improvement.
• Compliance & Control – Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial regulations to maintain data integrity and reduce risk.
• Financial Analysis - Interprets financial data by analyzing trends, variances, opportunities and risks to provide insight to stakeholders regarding financial impact to drive business improvement; evaluates financial results against targets to communicate conclusions to all stakeholders; ensures integrity of financial data by investigating variances and determining corrective actions to resolve identified issues.
• Financial Internal Controls - Leverages internal control framework by assessing internal controls and developing remediation plans to mitigate financial reporting risks and respond to changing business needs.
• Financial Regulations Acumen - Evaluates applicable regulations for the financial area of focus, such as tax, banking, pension, local accounting to ensure underlying transactions are recorded in compliance with applicable regulations; explains key requirements and purpose of regulations and implications to the business to inform and educate relevant stakeholders.
• Education: High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations. A two year University degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred. Experience: Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

Intermediate or advanced level on using Power BI tools

Intermediate or advanced level in Excel and other Microsoft Office tools

Degree in accounting preferred

Job Finance

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Office

ReqID 2423666

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site Yes

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.

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