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Finance - Entry Level Accountant

JASPER Engines & Transmissions

JASPER Engines & Transmissions

Accounting & Finance
Jasper, IN, USA
Posted on Monday, August 26, 2024

Finance - Entry Level Accountant

815 Wernsing Rd, Jasper, IN 47546, USA Req #6658
Friday, August 23, 2024

The entry level accountant provides critical business intelligence for Jasper’s operational teams by providing divisional reporting and ad hoc analysis. The individual would be responsible for preparing standard monthly journal entries, performing variance analysis, and contributing to the forecasting/budgeting process. This role provides strategic information to stakeholders and helps identify areas to drive improvement. Looking for someone with strong interpersonal and communication skills, a highly collaborative mindset, an ability to work independently, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced, rapidly changing atmosphere.

Having authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and this position does not offer sponsorships for work visas.

Salary and Benefits: We are a 100% Owned ESOP Company. In addition, the company offers an extensive benefits package, including:

  • Competitive starting salary
  • PTO and Medical, dental, prescription insurance on 31st day of employment
  • 9 paid holidays after 30 days
  • Two retirement plans (401k & Employee Stock Ownership Program)
  • Quarterly bonus
  • On the job training
  • And, so much more!

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Analytical – Must possess strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to map out process flows and identify data relationships
  • Communication - Possesses strong oral and written communication skills, clearly and accurately communicates complex and/or technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Environment - Ability to work in both a team and independent environments
  • Technical Skills - Pursues training opportunities within the needs of the organization; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others
  • Quality of Work - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

What You Will Need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, data analytics or similar education
  • 0-2 years of relevant accounting or financial reporting and analysis experience
  • Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles related to inventory is a plus
  • Knowledge and ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office Tools including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Knowledge and ability to utilize reporting and data analytics tools such as MS Power BI is a plus

Own your future at JASPER!

An Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer

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Jasper Engines & Transmissions is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. JASPER is an at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

Other details

  • Job Family JET
  • Pay Type Salary