Accountant - Senior

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Accountant - Senior to join our team specializing in Business Assurance for Cummins, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN.

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

• Ensure Financial Accuracy. By analyzing, recording, and reporting accounting transactions promptly, you'll help maintain the integrity and reliability of financial data.

• Support Strategic Decision-Making . Preparing general ledger entries and reconciliations ensures that leadership has accurate financial insights to guide business decisions.

• Deliver Clear Financial Reporting. Your work on balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and consolidated financials will provide stakeholders with a transparent view of the company’s performance.

• Facilitate Audit and Compliance. Responding to inquiries from auditors and compliance teams helps ensure the organization meets regulatory and internal standards.

• Strengthen Internal Controls . Regularly reviewing and developing internal controls will help safeguard assets and prevent financial misstatements or fraud.

• Drive Process Improvement . By analyzing current procedures and recommending best practices, you'll contribute to more efficient and effective accounting operations.

• Maintain Confidentiality and Trust . Protecting sensitive financial information reinforces the organization's reputation and compliance with data privacy standards.

• Enhance Cross-Functional Collaboration . Your responsiveness to management and audit teams fosters strong communication and alignment across departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Financial Analysis - Identify trends, variances, and patterns in financial data.Translate complex data into actionable insights for stakeholders through concise reports and presentations.Identify risks and opportunities early and recommend data-driven solutions.

• 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 Reporting - Deliver reports that are both precise and punctual, aligning with stakeholder expectations.Present financial data in a way that tells a compelling story about business performance.Use reporting not just to inform, but to influence strategic decisions and improve outcomes.

• Technical Accounting Assessment - Keep up with changes in accounting standards and regulations.Scrutinize transactions to ensure compliance with policies and standards.Maintain clear records of your assessments and the rationale behind accounting treatments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required. Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification is preferred.

• Intermediate level of relevant professional work experience in the field of study required.

Additional Responsibilities:

This hybrid role is on the Business Assurance Team within the DBU CSSNA Finance Team. The Business Assurance Team executes the internal controls for the business. This role will not book journal entries or review reconciliations. 

The Business Assurance Team is responsible for partnering with the business to implement process improvements. The position is responsible for communications with those across various time zones within North America: Eastern, Mountain, Central, and Pacific. Analyzes, records, and reports accounting transactions in a timely manner.

Description

• This role is responsible for performing the controls such as 3-way match, confirmation of offsite inventory, contract review, and performing reviews of revenue transactions during the month with a focus on month-end closing. 

• Responds to inquiries received from management, internal and external auditors, Sarbanes-Oxley audit group and others regarding financial results, special reporting requests, etc.

• Review existing internal controls on a regular basis and develops new internal controls as necessary.

• Analyzes current procedures and recommends changes to develop and implement best practice accounting procedures.

• Protects the organization's value by keeping information confidential.

• Must be flexible and willing to adjust hours to meet deadlines that fall in the Eastern Time Zone.

Qualifications

• A university or college degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

• An ideal candidate will have 5 plus years of relevant professional work experience in accounting, Internal Controls, auditing, or a combination.

• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

• High attention to detail and strong documentation and analytical skills

• Ability to tolerate ambiguity and act resourcefully when facing uncertainty.

Compensation

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

Min Salary $88800

Max Salary $133200