Associate In Accounting Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

People know Snap-on for the quality of our products, but we know that it is the passion and character of our people that make our company a global leader. With our diverse talents and deep pride in the Snap-on family of brands, we drive innovation and create value.  We work hard together. We grow together. We are one Snap-on team.  

Snap-on Tools offers an excellent benefits package after only 30 days of service to include:

• Three health insurance plans to choose from, one includes an employer contribution Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution.
• Vision and Dental Insurance plans
• An option for a Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Spending Account (FSA)
• Company paid life insurance, as well as short and long term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance can be purchased at nominal rates
• Discounts on travel and company products including tools
• A tuition reimbursement program
• A 401K with an employer match/contribution at 3%
• Paid vacation, plus three days of paid time off for personal days
• 11 paid holidays
• A climate-controlled work environment with heating and air conditioning.
• Plus all of our associates are paid WEEKLY.

Job Summary: We presently have a full-time position available at our Elkmont, Alabama manufacturing plant for an Accounting Coordinator. This position will be responsible for providing accounting support within the Snap-on Tools finance department.  The position includes assisting departmental management in daily tasks; processing monthly journal entries; timely completion of account reconciliations; ensuring timely closing and data integrity of plant financial records; and adhering to all Snap-on accounting policies. This position is a Monday through Friday work schedule and is on-site five days per week (hours to be determined)  and will be reporting to the plant controller. 

Key Tasks

•  Perform general accounting transactions, including posting journal entries, with an emphasis on documentation, completeness, accuracy and overall understanding  
• Reconcile and analyze assigned ledger accounts
• Compile audit deliverables, supporting both internal and external audit requests
• Generate, prepare, analyze and distribute various management reports; create new reporting to support ongoing business needs or changes
• Complete any reporting and closing responsibilities within the deadlines required by management
• Maintain accounting controls by following policies and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Company guidelines
• Work with department to drive improvement utilizing RCI theories and processes, including cost saving measures and continual review of functions to suggest and initiate ongoing change
• Understand key business processes, technologies and strategies
• Special projects and other duties, as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 3+ years of directly related experience or Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Strong understanding of month-end close procedures and financial control environment
• Aptitude to understand and improve upon business processes and to effectively communicate and interact with personnel throughout the company
• Ability to handle numerous tasks and projects simultaneously, with flexibility, accuracy and the initiative and time management skills to drive through to completion
• Must be able to work independently and within a diverse team, adapting to changing business demands and working to understand linkages in business processes and applications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word, Outlook and PowerPoint; must have high degree of proficiency in Excel 
• Experience with Hyperion, SSA Ln and/or Tableau (or similar applications) preferred
• The following individual characteristics:
• Flexible
• Accurate
• Detail Oriented
• Ethical
• Team Oriented
• Organized
• Reliable