Accountant IV

Location: Indianapolis

Alliance Machine Systems International, LLC is a privately held company with over 35 years of history dedicated to providing corrugated box manufacturing machines and services to the changing industry. As the paperboard packaging industry's premier global supplier of productivity-enhancing process machinery and systems, we supply innovative designs, intelligent automation, and optimized workflow, coupled with highly responsive parts and service support.

Our United States and Europe based engineering, manufacturing, sales and service operations provide a global support system covering the full product portfolio of Alliance, Serco, TEI, ASC, Pallmac, J&L and Tanabe machines.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.
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* Job Description:

***** THIS IS AN ONSITE ROLE IN INDIANAPOLIS, IN.
***** POSITION SUMMARY
** The Accountant IV is responsible for the monthly GL close and reconciliations, Field Service billings and payroll, commission calculations, daily cash reporting and regulatory reporting.  The senior accountant will play an important role in developing and implementing new processes and procedures to create efficiencies and provide value added customer service.  This position also assists with the annual audit, financial analysis and special projects or tasks, as assigned.

** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Manages the customer service business activity for payroll, accounts payable, billing, and accounts receivable; reviews expenses; prepares/reviews service billing worksheets, payroll hours, and Visual service labor; reconciles customer purchase orders and prepares/reviews invoices.  Assists with dispute resolution, as needed.  Trains and reviews work of other Accounting staff on service jobs, as necessary.  Completes monthly service margin report.
* Manages the commission accrual spreadsheet, monthly journal entry, and salesman payments.
* Manages the monthly general ledger journal entries and monthly financial reports, as assigned.
* Reviews procedures, processes, and documentation for General Accounting staff.  Updates/develops Accounting department manuals as needed.
* Reconciles and resolves complex accounts receivable customer payment issues.
* Assists with annual year-end audit, including physical inventory, schedule preparation, reconciliations, and other audit support, as required.
* Completes special accounting projects and special reports, as assigned.  Assists with forecasting and annual plan, as required.
* Reviews general accounting functions (accounts receivable, accounts payable, posting reference, general ledger). Cross-trains and assists in projects during heavy work load periods and vacation schedules to maintain department deadlines.
* Assist with month end close procedures such as journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and quarterly corporate reporting.
* Review financial statements for accuracy and legal compliance.
* Prepare and file tax returns.
* Inspect account books for efficiency and accuracy.
* Assist cost accountant with machine costing reports, analytics and projects.
* Compiles RTV report, maintains log and follows up with Vendors to ensure timely resolution.
* Facilitate RMA process with cross functional team to ensure resolution with both customer and vendors as appropriate.
* Reconciles and resolves complex accounts receivable customer payment issues.
* Assists with annual year-end audit, including physical inventory, schedule preparation, reconciliations, and other audit support, as required.
* Reviews general accounting functions (accounts receivable, accounts payable, posting reference, general ledger). Cross-trains and assists in projects during heavy work load periods and vacation schedules to maintain department deadlines.
* Performs other special projects or duties, as assigned.
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**** SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
**** CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
**** QUALIFICATIONS
* * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
** Education
* ** Business degree required; emphasis in accounting/finance required.
** Experience and Skills
*** Minimum five years of experience using advanced accounting principles.
* Experience in the manufacturing industry and a working knowledge of ERP information systems preferred.
* Intermediate to Advanced computer skills.
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