Accounting Associate - Level III

We are looking for a talented Accounting Associate – Level III  to join our team specializing in Accounting  for our Cummins Inc. facility in Rocky Mount, NC  

 

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:  

• Ensure Financial Accuracy – By reconciling accounts and analyzing data, you’ll maintain the integrity and reliability of financial records. 

• Drive Timely Month-End Close – Your work in completing the close process ensures the organization meets critical deadlines for reporting and decision-making. 

• Provide Insightful Analysis – Through compiling and consolidating financial information, you’ll help leadership understand trends and make informed decisions. 

• Enhance Reporting Quality – Preparing tables, charts, and exhibits will make complex financial data clear and actionable for stakeholders. 

• Support Strategic Projects – By participating in complex accounting projects, you’ll contribute to initiatives that improve processes and efficiency. 

• Maintain Compliance and Standards – Your preparation of standard journal entries and reconciliations ensures adherence to accounting principles and internal controls. 

• Enable Agility Through Ad Hoc Reporting – Responding to special reporting requests allows the business to adapt quickly to changing needs. 

• Reduce Risk Through Detailed Reconciliations – Performing complex monthly and annual reconciliations minimizes errors and financial risk. 

 

To be successful in this role you will need the following:  

• Proactive Execution – Act quickly and enthusiastically to tackle challenges and meet deadlines. 

• Clear Communication – Deliver concise, audience-tailored messages that make complex financial data understandable. 

• Customer-Centric Approach – Build strong relationships and provide solutions that meet stakeholder needs. 

• Sound Decision-Making – Make timely, data-driven decisions that keep processes moving forward. 

• Continuous Learning – Adapt to new systems, processes, and regulations, learning from both successes and setbacks. 

• Inclusive Collaboration – Value diverse perspectives to enhance problem-solving and team effectiveness. 

• Analytical Expertise – Interpret financial data, identify trends and variances, and provide actionable insights for improvement. 

• Compliance & Control – Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial regulations to maintain data integrity and reduce risk. 

• Financial Analysis - Interprets financial data by analyzing trends, variances, opportunities and risks to provide insight to stakeholders regarding financial impact to drive business improvement; evaluates financial results against targets to communicate conclusions to all stakeholders; ensures integrity of financial data by investigating variances and determining corrective actions to resolve identified issues.  

• Financial Internal Controls - Leverages internal control framework by assessing internal controls and developing remediation plans to mitigate financial reporting risks and respond to changing business needs.  

• Financial Regulations Acumen - Evaluates applicable regulations for the financial area of focus, such as tax, banking, pension, local accounting to ensure underlying transactions are recorded in compliance with applicable regulations; explains key requirements and purpose of regulations and implications to the business to inform and educate relevant stakeholders.  

 

Education:  
High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.  
 
A two year University degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.  
 

Experience:  
Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education,