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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.