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JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS
Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.
What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.
Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!
Benefits:
The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.
- Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
- Employer HSA contribution
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
- 401K with generous Company match & contribution
- Accrued Paid Time Off
- 12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
- Robust employee wellness program
- Tuition assistance program
Job Description:
To support the accuracy, integrity, and timely completion of the company’s financial reporting processes by contributing to period‑end close activities, assisting in the preparation of financial statements and segment reporting, maintaining and validating consolidation and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal control requirements, and supporting the preparation of required SEC disclosures and supporting documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes and preparation of financial statements and segment reporting to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
- Coordinate with accounting and finance teams to obtain information required for the close process
- Assist with intercompany accounting and reconciliations, as applicable
- Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the company’s consolidation system, including assisting with data validation, account mapping, system testing and troubleshooting during close cycles
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of supporting SEC reporting tables, footnote schedules and disclosure support required for quarterly (10-Q) and annual (10-K) filings
- Assist with implementing and maintaining effective accounting processes and internal controls
- Maintain organized and complete accounting records in accordance with company policies and U.S. GAAP
- Other duties as assigned to support overall department objectives
Key Performance Measures:
- Completes assigned month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by established deadlines
- Minimal errors or corrections required in reconciliations and reporting schedules
- Audit Readiness
- Internal Control Effectiveness
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of intercompany eliminations and other consolidation entries
- Working knowledge of corporate accounting and finance principles, with the ability to apply accounting concepts in a financial reporting environment
- Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize work
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to teamwork
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills and the ability to analyze and work with financial data
- Excellent problem-solving abilities to tackle complex and critical issues
- Strong communication and influencing skills
Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 1-3 years of accounting or related financial experience.
- CPA eligible or meeting the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam.
- Working knowledge of US GAAP and applicable SEC regulations
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills and analytical abilities
- Experience with SAP, HFM, OneStream or comparable ERP system is a plus
Scope Factors
- Ability to understand complex and cross-functional business processes and systems to ensure reliability of financial data
- Superior analytical, technical and communication skills
- Ensure company compliance and accuracy of financial data
Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at [email protected].
Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
