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DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Accounting Associate - Level III to join our team specializing in Finance for our Cummins Inc. facility in Whitakers, NC

Here are 8 impactful ways you will contribute in this role based on the job summary and key responsibilities:

• Ensure Financial Accuracy By preparing and analyzing journal entries and reconciliations, you'll help maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial records.

• Drive Timely Month-End Closures Your role in completing the month-end close process ensures that financial reporting is timely and reliable for decision-making.

• Support Strategic Decision-Making Through data consolidation and financial analysis, you’ll provide insights that support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.

• Enhance Reporting Quality By preparing charts, tables, and exhibits, you’ll improve the clarity and effectiveness of financial reports used by leadership.

• Strengthen Internal Controls Performing complex reconciliations and analysis helps identify discrepancies and supports compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.

• Contribute to High-Impact Projects Your participation in complex accounting projects or cross-functional teams will help drive improvements and innovation in financial processes.

• Deliver Ad Hoc Insights Responding to ad hoc reporting requests allows you to provide timely, customized insights that address emerging business needs.

• Operate with Autonomy and Expertise Working under minimal supervision demonstrates your ability to manage responsibilities independently and contribute as a trusted accounting professional.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to develop and demonstrate the following six key capabilities:

• Take Initiative with Energy (Action Oriented) Embrace challenges and new opportunities with urgency and enthusiasm to drive progress and meet deadlines consistently.

• Communicate with Clarity and Purpose (Communicates Effectively) Tailor your communication style to different audiences, ensuring financial insights and updates are clearly understood across teams.

• Prioritize Stakeholder Needs (Customer Focus) Build strong relationships by understanding internal and external customer needs and delivering solutions that add value.

• Make Smart, Timely Decisions (Decision Quality) Use sound judgment and data analysis to make decisions that keep financial operations accurate and moving forward.

• Learn and Adapt Quickly (Nimble Learning) Approach new problems with curiosity, learn from both successes and setbacks, and apply those lessons to improve performance.

• Apply Financial Expertise with Integrity Use your skills in financial analysis, internal controls, and regulatory knowledge to ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and risk mitigation .

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

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

Responsible for invoicing activities including trouble shooting issues with system generated sales invoices, creating manual invoices as needed, providing invoice copies upon request, and month end close tasks and reporting related to sales.

Responsible for indirect purchasing GRNI, GINR, and Ariba system financial data. Works closely with PO owners to assist with Ariba questions and issues and with indirect suppliers on supplier set up data or payment needs. Be a subject matter expert on the Ariba system.

Assists with direct materials AP error corrections as needed.

Requires strong Excel skills including pivot tables and vlookup formula usage.

Requires ability to problem solve in a fast paced environment while prioritizing and completing tasks.

Leadership skills to train and guide others on systems or tasks

Job Finance

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Hybrid

Job Type Office

Min Salary $55200

Max Salary $82800

ReqID 2415834

Relocation Package No

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