What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Finance Specialist position at Pierce Manufacturing?
About Pierce, An Oshkosh Company
At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.
Lead Finance Specialist R45356
The Lead Finance Specialist will provide accounting and finance services in support of the organization's business objectives; lead and support a team of specialists processing high-volume accounts payable transactions; lead the team in providing superior customer service to internal and external customers; and ensure strong internal controls, compliance with company policies, and timely and accurate reporting to management on transaction processing activities, metrics, and account balances. This position will report to the Sr. Manager, Finance.
YOUR IMPACT
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
$64,500.00 - $103,500.00
The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.
Lead Finance Specialist R45356
The Lead Finance Specialist will provide accounting and finance services in support of the organization's business objectives; lead and support a team of specialists processing high-volume accounts payable transactions; lead the team in providing superior customer service to internal and external customers; and ensure strong internal controls, compliance with company policies, and timely and accurate reporting to management on transaction processing activities, metrics, and account balances. This position will report to the Sr. Manager, Finance.
YOUR IMPACT
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
- Lead a team of specialists, overseeing daily invoice processing, vendor payments, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
- Oversee, train, and mentor AP staff, assigning daily tasks and ensuring high-volume invoice processing.
- Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Receiving, Treasury, and Finance to resolve complex discrepancies and drive process alignment.
- Resolve payment inquiries, and maintain positive vendor relationships.
- Maintain files, forms and computer-based records in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Perform defined balancing and reconciliation procedures to ensure transactions have been properly recorded and lead efforts to resolve complex reconciliation variances.
- Prepare accurate and timely transaction processing reports for internal management needs and external reporting requirements.
- Support the financial close process including but limited to journal entries, account reconciliations and other close-related deliverables as assigned.
- Analyze AP aging, accruals, and key performance indicators to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Apply continuous improvement management principles and participate in process analysis and improvement projects.
- Associate degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Five (5) or more years of relevant experience in Accounting or Finance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.
- Understanding of basic financial and accounting concepts.
- Demonstrated ability to support team initiatives and problem-solving skills.
- Experience leading others.
- Ability to balance multiple high priority activities.
- JD Edwards ERP experience.
- IntelliChief AP automation software experience.
- Experience in a shared services or high-volume, multi-entity environment
$64,500.00 - $103,500.00
The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
Salary : $64,500 - $103,500