Accountant IV

About Us

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.

Indianapolis, IN USA

Full time

• Manage 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.
• Manage the commission accrual spreadsheet, monthly journal entry, and salesman payments.
• Manage the monthly general ledger journal entries and monthly financial reports, as assigned.
• Review procedures, processes, and documentation for General Accounting staff. Updates/develops Accounting department manuals as needed.
• Reconcile and resolve complex accounts receivable customer payment issues.
• Assist with annual year-end audit, including physical inventory, schedule preparation, reconciliations, and other audit support, as required.
• Complete special accounting projects and special reports, as assigned. Assists with forecasting and annual plan, as required.
• Review 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.
• Performs other special projects or duties, as assigned.

• Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance or closely related field (or foreign degree equivalent) and 5 years of relevant experience.
• 5 years of experience with ERP information systems (SAP or 1C) to build accounting and reporting systems.
• 5 years of experience with preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports for senior leadership review, auditing and tax reporting purposes.
• 5 years of experience with preparing balance sheets and profit and loss (P&L) reports for financial analysis/reconciliation and compliance reporting.
• 1 year of experience applying accounting and finance management principles to business processes.

Domestic travel may be required up to 10% of work schedule to Wisconsin or Washington states in order to visit project sites, collaborate with teams at other locations and meet with senior company leadership.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.

Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

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