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Accountant, Corporate Accounting

Location: 

Getzville, NY, US, 14068 Charlotte, NC, US, 28277

Requisition ID:  3053

Job Summary/Overview

The Corporate Accountant role applies general accounting and cost accounting principles to analyze, calculate, prepare, and record financial data, supporting the maintenance of accurate accounting records, financial reporting, and informed business decision-making. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Compile monthly/periodic reports from information calculated or obtained from CMCO’s various ERP systems.   
  • Assist with month-end close including journal entry preparation from various data sources. 
  • Prepare and provide audit support documentation and respond to internal and external auditor requests. 
  • Analyzes data and prepares monthly account reconciliations to ensure data accuracy and compliance to company policies. 
  • Reconcile intercompany accounts and process transactions between subsidiaries to ensure accurate consolidation 
  • Analyze expense variances against budget/forecast, identifying potential risks and opportunities for cost reduction. 
  • Participate in CMCO’s global consolidation process. 
  • Participate in CMCO’s SEC reporting requirements. 
  • Provides financial support and recommendations to other departments. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

 

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 
  • Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP. 
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint software. 
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to management and other employees of the organization. 
  • Maintains a collaborative, team relationship with peers and colleagues to effectively contribute to the group’s achievement of goals and to help foster a positive work environment. 
  • Demonstrates a friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers. 
  • Demonstrates a willingness to accept change and new approaches, including additional responsibilities. 
  • Sets work plans and considers priorities for completing assignments to meet deadlines. 
  • Maintains compliance with all state and federal regulations. 
  • Effective communicator, both verbal and written. 
  • Exhibits a high level of integrity. 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in accounting or related field required. 
  • Familiarity with financial reporting and/or consolidation systems. 
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) preferred. 

Compensation

$65,250 - $78,300 per year

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in incentive plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials.  Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems.  We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how.  Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.  We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.


Nearest Major Market: Buffalo

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