Financial Accountant

American Maplan Corporation dba battenfeld-cincinnati USA (BCU)

Job Description

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Department: Accounting

Reports to: Controller

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: American Maplan, 823 S 81 Bypass, McPherson Kansas.

Position Summary:
The Financial Accountant directs, coordinates, and evaluates all aspects of the general accounting function of BCU.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, sales and use tax, invoicing/billing, customer credits/collections and cash forecasting.

Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing sound internal controls, efficient processes and strict adherence to policies and procedures.

Develop, improve and issue timely monthly financial records.

Create reliable well-founded financial forecasts, which are aligned with organizational goals.

Manage commercial banking relationships.

Manage commercial insurance relationships.

Competencies

Comprehensive knowledge and experience in preparing, evaluating and elucidating standard financial statements.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries and complaints.

Proficient at delivering effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management.

Must be able to calculate figures and amounts for all bookkeeping, payroll, budgets, and statistical analyses.

Capable of applying the utmost discretion in all presentations, correspondence, and communication for staff and top management.

Education and Experience

Bachelor Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university with an emphasis in accounting or business, prerequisite.

5+ years of financial accounting experience.

ERP system integration, specifically SAP and/or Syteline preferred.

Upon written request, BCU will make available reasonable accommodations to all persons with conditions covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, should the job duties, required skills, or work environment associated with this position prove to be unsuitable or unsafe.