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Staff Accountant

Amsted Rail
Granite, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/17/2026

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the month-end closing process, including preparation of journal entries, general ledger account analysis and variance analysis
  • Reconcile assigned accounts monthly with a focus of clearing reconciling items in a timely manner
  • Prepare operational plan-to-actual analysis and year over year analysis, as directed.
  • Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to existing processes and internal controls
  • Prepare monthly reports and supporting schedules for inclusion in Management’s monthly operations package
  • Review monthly working fund activity and reconcile activity to the bank account and general ledger
  • Assist with the accounting, Plan, forecast and reporting for international joint ventures and one minority owned domestic joint venture
  • Assist the Accounting Manager in preparation of Year End Standards
  • Participate in physical inventory of fixed assets, including capital assets and capitalized tooling
  • Perform additional tasks, financial analysis and ad-hoc projects as needed to support the Accounting Manager for TEOC, Bearing and Seals locations as needed.

Additional Responsibilities include:

  • Safety: Demonstrate awareness of safety requirements in plant work areas and wear appropriate PPE for assigned work. Provide financial support for safety improvement initiatives
  • People: Exhibits commitment to stated company values, including Value of the Person.
  • Environment: Participates in environmentally appropriate workplace maintenance habits, including 5S. Recognizes environmental risks in processes and collaborates with key site leaders to ensure environmental stewardship within the facility

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge and familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, CMA/CPA is a plus
  • Proficiency in SAP is strongly preferred. Other ERP experience considered
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work cross-functionally to achieve intended results
  • Must be able to prioritize tasks and complete them in a timely manner
  • Must possess the ability to analyze financial data and provide recommendations to facilitate growth and profitability for the organization
  • Willing to travel –up to 15%

Amsted Rail’s Equal Opportunity Statement:

Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To review our EEO Policies or to request assistance please go to www.amstedrail.com/careers/ and select EEO Compliance/Statements. To learn more about us, please visit us online at www.amstedrail.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities and any other basis covered by federal, state, or local law.


Experience

Preferred
  • 1 - 3 years: Accounting Experience

Education

Preferred
  • Bachelors or better in Finance
  • Bachelors or better in Accounting

Skills

Preferred
  • Language Skills-English

Behaviors

Preferred
  • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred
  • Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
  • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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