Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Position Summary:

This position supports the accounting function by assisting in providing timely and accurate information as designated by GAAP. The Accountant position works closely with the Facility Controller, Customer Service department, Purchasing department, Engineering, Dealers, Territory Sales Managers (TSM), and other internal operations personnel. The position performs numerous and varied tasks that support the Plant’s operations. It is a fast paced position and requires attention to detail and investigative skills. The Accountant position reports to the Plant Controller.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Handles the Return Materials Authorization (RMA) process and Annual Parts Return

• Processes other credits, rebills, and adjustments as required

• Processes engineering change notices

• Input costs on new purchased and manufactured products.

• Investigates and determines causes of variances

• Performs margin analysis

• Assists with collections when needed

• Handles incoming phone calls from Dealers, Customers, and TSMs on various issues

• Responsible for daily document management tasks (i.e. scanning, coding, etc)

• May perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Proficient with software including Microsoft Excel & Word. JD Edwards familiarity a plus.

• Able to organize and prioritize work

• Computer data entry, query and analysis skills required.

• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills required.

• Familiarity with Cost and Managerial Accounting principles a plus

• Familiar with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and have high ethical standards

Core Competencies for Leaders:

1. Leading Change / Change Management: Ability to drive improvement of team, division, and corporate goals and objectives. Ability to balance change and continually strive to improve business performance.

2. Leading People / Teamwork: Ability to design and implement strategies which maximize employees’ potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the team, division, and corporate objectives.

3. Communication: Ability to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. The ability to develop internal and external networks and identify the issues that impact the work of the organization.

4. Business Acumen: Understands and interprets business financials and metrics and utilizes the latest business strategies. Focuses on outcomes and creates opportunities for success. Acquires and utilizes human, financial, material and information resources effectively.

5. Results Driven: Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through planning and the implementation and evaluation of business metrics, systems, policies, and program; stressing accountability and continuous improvement.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.

• 1-3 years business accounting experience required, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods.

• Standard office environment. Use of stairs. Some stooping, reaching and bending to retrieve files, reports, etc.

• Required to wear personal protective equipment while performing work in production area.

• Able to work overtime as needed to complete job assignments.

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).