Staff Accountant Job in Mabank 75147, Texas US
Headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines, with more than 13,900 units and over 1.7billion operating hours in 98 countries.
Products from Solar Turbines play an important role in the development of oil, natural gas and power generation projects around the world. Solar Turbines’ products include gas turbine engines (rated from 1590 to 30,000 horsepower), gas compressors, and gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical-drive packages and generator sets (ranging from 1.1 to 22 megawatts).
Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products.
Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 7,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.
We currently have a career opportunity for a Staff Accountant at our Mabank facility in Mabank, TX.
JOB PURPOSE: To independently perform complex accounting functions which support facility or corporate decision making on highly complex or broad business issues.
JOB DUTIES:
Provide expertise on complex business or financial issues. Additionally, this position will:
- analyze and understand impact and have a broad perspective on specific accounting issues. This requires a comprehensive understanding of Caterpillar’s business accounting procedures practices.
- act as a teacher on accounting issues to staff accountants as well as non-accountants
- resolve complex issues independently
- lead and/or direct teams within or outside of accounting
- take full responsibility for outcomes
This individual should be knowledgeable on a variety of accounting functions, but may generally have specialized areas of responsibility. Incumbent has the ability to accomplish complex and/or technical analysis, to render an accounting opinion or business decision. Incumbent will provide advice/recommendations to business unit managers and leaders often working on tactical and strategic business issues.
Specific areas of responsibility will include but are not limited to:
- provide on-site financial accounting support at both Mabank and DeSoto
- business analyst/product accounting support for package refurbishment engine overhaul product teams as assigned
- financial accounting, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, inventory accounting
- internal management accounting, including facility reporting and budgeting and margin analysis
- development and maintenance of internal controls and procedures
- develop implement improved accounting processes in support of Mexican customers’ specific requirements using 6 Sigma methodology (EDI invoicing/payments, Pemex invoicing, etc)
- supervise projects and lead teams
Incumbent must demonstrate specific accounting knowledge and independently handle accounting issues. Accounting tasks can be varied in areas such as:
- redesigning and implementing of financial systems
- providing financial guidance on cross-functional or business unit product teams
- developing methodology and providing education to accounting and non-accounting staffs and cross-functional teams
- communicating to broader audience on financial issues such as financial systems or tax
BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE: Requires a 4-year degree in Accounting or a similar degree with at least 18 credits in Accounting. Minimum of a 3.0 overall GPA.. Must demonstrate high levels of initiative, leadership, good judgment, the ability to communicate effectively, a broad understanding of accounting business processes, and process improvement. Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience is recommended. CPA/CMA definitely a plus.
Local candidates will be given strong preference.
Solar Turbines offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, vacation, 401k, incentive bonus, tuition reimbursement and professional development/advancement opportunities.
Solar Turbines is an equal opportunity employer.
Solar Turbines conducts drug screens and background checks.
Please visit our website www.solarturbines.com for more information about our company.
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