Accounting Associate - Level III

We are looking for a talented Accounting Associate - Level III to join our team specializing in Finance for our Cummins Inc. facility in Whitakers, NC 

Here are 8 impactful ways you will contribute in this role based on the job summary and key responsibilities: 

• Ensure Financial Accuracy 
  By preparing and analyzing journal entries and reconciliations, you'll help maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial records. 

• Drive Timely Month-End Closures 
  Your role in completing the month-end close process ensures that financial reporting is timely and reliable for decision-making. 

• Support Strategic Decision-Making 
  Through data consolidation and financial analysis, you’ll provide insights that support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning. 

• Enhance Reporting Quality 
  By preparing charts, tables, and exhibits, you’ll improve the clarity and effectiveness of financial reports used by leadership. 

• Strengthen Internal Controls 
  Performing complex reconciliations and analysis helps identify discrepancies and supports compliance with internal controls and audit requirements. 

• Contribute to High-Impact Projects 
  Your participation in complex accounting projects or cross-functional teams will help drive improvements and innovation in financial processes. 

• Deliver Ad Hoc Insights 
  Responding to ad hoc reporting requests allows you to provide timely, customized insights that address emerging business needs. 

• Operate with Autonomy and Expertise 
  Working under minimal supervision demonstrates your ability to manage responsibilities independently and contribute as a trusted accounting professional. 

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to develop and demonstrate the following six key capabilities: 

• Take Initiative with Energy (Action Oriented) 
  Embrace challenges and new opportunities with urgency and enthusiasm to drive progress and meet deadlines consistently. 
  

• Communicate with Clarity and Purpose (Communicates Effectively) 
  Tailor your communication style to different audiences, ensuring financial insights and updates are clearly understood across teams. 
  

• Prioritize Stakeholder Needs (Customer Focus) 
  Build strong relationships by understanding internal and external customer needs and delivering solutions that add value. 
  

• Make Smart, Timely Decisions (Decision Quality) 
  Use sound judgment and data analysis to make decisions that keep financial operations accurate and moving forward. 
  

• Learn and Adapt Quickly (Nimble Learning) 
  Approach new problems with curiosity, learn from both successes and setbacks, and apply those lessons to improve performance. 
  

• Apply Financial Expertise with Integrity 
  Use your skills in financial analysis, internal controls, and regulatory knowledge to ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and risk mitigation. 
  

Education, Licenses, Certifications: 
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, training or on-the-job experience.

Responsible for invoicing activities including trouble shooting issues with system generated sales invoices, creating manual invoices as needed, providing invoice copies upon request, and month end close tasks and reporting related to sales.

Responsible for indirect purchasing GRNI, GINR, and Ariba system financial data.  Works closely with PO owners to assist with Ariba questions and issues and with indirect suppliers on supplier set