• Prepare and review general ledger journal entries and reconciliations.

• Lead all aspects of and run the operations of accounting and maintenance of the general ledger.

• Coordinate with management and across Finance organization to ensure timely and accurate monthly and quarterly financial close.

• Review general ledger account reconciliations prepared by others to ensure that they are prepared accurately and research unusual items.

• Provide review of monthly balance sheet and income statement for completeness and accuracy and investigate variances.

• Maintain accounting procedures; ensure adherence to accounting policies and US GAAP; and compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) internal controls.

• Assess current practices and procedures and make recommendations for improvements.

• Develop expertise with corporate enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.

• Work closely with internal and external auditors on financial audits and SOX internal controls testing.

• Lead, direct and develop an accounting staff of 4-5 accountants/analysts; including hiring, performance management, development, and training staff in all departmental processes and procedures to ensure employees meet goals and expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent required

• 4-6 years of validated experience in general accounting

• Prior management or leadership experience preferred

• Understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

• Experience with SAP or comparable ERP system

• Outstanding digital literacy; expertise with Microsoft Excel

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.