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Staff Accountant | Amsted Industries | Overland Park, KS

Griffin Wheel Company, a division of Amsted Rail, is a North American Leader in the manufacture of high quality freight and diesel engine wheels to the railroad industry, we pride ourselves on being the market leader as well as having a management philosophy that promotes a culture of dignity and respect for all our employees.

 Working under close supervision, the Staff Accountant assembles and consolidates financial information into monthly, quarterly and annual reports of the Company's operations and financial position. Assists with periodic closings, maintains property ledgers and depreciation schedules, prepares tax information and develops base information for planning and budgeting purposes.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual reports from information submitted from operating locations on an accurate and timely basis following established procedures and timetables.

2. Assists with the Company's periodic closings by maintaining current and accurate financial records reflecting accounts payable, costs, sales, profit and loss and variances from established plan goals. Prepare and analyze monthly account reconciliations, schedules and Journal entries

3. Prepares base information, which has been tested for accuracy and reasonableness which is used to formulate short term and long term plans and budgets.

4. Maintains files and records in an orderly manner to permit prompt retrieval of data, as needed, and provide security for sensitive information.

5. Assembles ,input and analyzes statistical data for special reports and projects as directed by supervisor. Advises supervision of unusual variances.

6. Assists with reproduction and distribution of periodic reports in accordance with established procedures and timetables.

7. Audits data submitted from all sources for completeness, accuracy and reasonableness before processing into consolidated reports, etc. Advises supervisor of unusual situations.

8. Suggests methods and procedures improvements to supervisor to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

9. Provide support to plant locations as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelors degree in Accounting or related area required.

2. Three - five years meaningful experience in accounting or finance in a manufacturing environment.

3. Demonstrated proficiency in use of Microsoft Excel, Word, E-mail and 10-key adding machine or calculator skills required.

4. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

5. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.

We offer an excellent benefit package, which includes ESOP (employee ownership in company stock), 401(k) with a company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, legal help, paid vacation, eleven holidays, tuition reimbursement, on site educational courses, a matching gift program and an opportunity to earn an annual bonus.

If you possess the required qualifications and wish to be considered for this opportunity, please submit a resume along with salary expectation apply online at http://www.amstedrail.com.

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http://amstedindustries.contacthr.com/21733613





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