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General Accountant

Department:
Finance

 

Role Profile & Pay Grade:
Exempt, XI

 

Location:
Van Wert, Ohio

Mission

We make life better, one relationship
and one vehicle at a time.

Vision

To be the partner of choice, dedicated to
safety and innovation, delivering an exceptional
customer
 experience through empowered employees.

Summary of Responsibilities

The General Accountant monitors and reports on financial results as compared to plans, forecasts, and budgets. Gathers, organizes, and documents relevant financial information. Develops and manages financial models. Conducts other work activities as assigned.

Summary of Activities

Responsibilities Activities
Analyzes business and financial data. Maintain & reconcile financial records, Create & process journal entries, Prepare month end financial reports, Analyze reports for trends .
Creates financial models. Develop reports to analyze results and monitor trends. Use key financial measures to predict results.
Develops financial plans and reports as assigned. Assist in the annual budget and quarterly forecast.
Analyzes trends and recommends actions as warranted. Use reports and other financial data to monitor & predict trends, provide guidance on corrective or supportive actions.
Evaluates capital expenditures and depreciation. Support users in the completion and justification of projects. Post-mortem analysis of projects to validate anticipated results.
Develops and manages routine reports. Maintain, improve current reporting for internal (US) needs and the needs of Corporate (DBC).
Presents data to management team as assigned. Present fact-based results with proper explanations with confidence to internal and external audience.

Technical Skills/Competencies (Technical Knowledge, Education and Experience)

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required and 2 years of experience, or a business degree with 5 years relevant experience.
  • Microsoft Office with a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Thorough understanding of GAAP
  • Project Management
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
  • Experience with ERP Systems
  • Experience with routine financial period closing processes
  • Experience in cost-accounting, internal auditing and the evaluation of capital expenditures preferred.

Personality Traits / Core Skills

  • Demonstrate high level of accuracy
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to function effectively in team environments
  • Demonstrates effective utilization of problem-solving tools
  • Analytical and Strategic thinking
  • Planning skills

Essential Functions/Physical Requirements

  • Consistently required to walk, talk and hear
  • Frequently required to use hand to finger dexterity and to reach with hands and arms
  • Occasionally required to crouch and kneel
  • Performs assigned work, with or without reasonable accommodation, that meets productivity and quality expectations.