Senior Accountant Job at Union Tank Car Company - UTLX in Chicago

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$94,500.00/yr - $115,500.00/yr

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As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

UTLX/PROCOR:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for providing accurate and data-based information on the company’s profitability, solvency, stability and liquidity. This position is responsible for the creation and posting of entries to ensure accuracy of the trial balance and ensure that accounts are reconciled.

Hybrid work environment with minimum 2 days in office required (Chicago or Oakville Ontario Office)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the preparation and posting of month-end entries along with other needed entries.
• Provides creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance.
• Research and submit information requested.
• Responsible for leading/participating in shop inventories each year (travel/overnight stays are required).
• Manage GL accounts and ensure that balance sheet reconciliations are done and tied out.
• Drives process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function.
• Collaborates with other departments to ensure accuracy of the trial balance.
• Works closely with each plant/shop to understand their processes and pain points and to provide information needed to help support a successful operation.
• Participates in and actively supports initiatives to ensure that the Company achieves its goals.

SKILLS/SPECIFICATIONS:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and data gathering skills.
• Ability to collaborate with others across the company, to understand multiple parts of the accounting process.
• Influence without authority – while not directly managing others, must have the skills to influence others.
• Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications.
• Understanding of GAAP and ability to create needed entries and analysis without assistance.
• Detail orientated with the ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Ability to sit at a computer for an extended period of time.
• Hybrid work environment with minimum 2 days in office required (Chicago or Oakville Office)
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

The incumbent works to meet internal and external customer expectations at all times by fully applying oneself to the task involved, preventing errors, and developing and implementing personal quality improvement projects. In addition, the incumbent is required to understand the SPIs of Marmon and actively enforce and uphold them at all times.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or Accounting required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of related work experience in a corporate or manufacturing environment.

Pay Range: $94,500.00 - $115,500.00

DISCLAIMER:

Please note the duties listed are not set for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. Duties, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Accounting, Financial Services, and Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Vision insurance

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