What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Ledger Accountant - Mobility position at Siemens and Careers?
Join Siemens Mobility and help shape the future of sustainable transportation. As a General Ledger (G/L) Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and insight-driven financial reporting across the Siemens Mobility North America region. This role is central to maintaining high-quality financial statements in alignment with IFRS, Siemens Financial Reporting Guidelines, and applicable legal standards.
Based in one of our key Mobility locations—Alpharetta, GA; Sacramento, CA; Lexington, NC; or Pittsburgh, PA—you will report directly to the Head of Accounting and gain broad exposure across finance, project execution, operations, and cross-functional teams. You will also contribute to process optimization, system enhancements, and our digitalization roadmap.
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What Your Day-to-Day Will Look Like
As the General Ledger Accountant, you will serve as support between Accounting, Project Controllers, and Business Units. You will:
- Proactively explore and analyze financial systems to understand account behavior.
- Apply advanced Excel and/or Power BI skills to enhance reporting, automation, and data visualization.
- Complete and support the monthly close process for various companies to include system validations in reporting.
- Leverage your background in general accounting, management reporting, and financial analysis to deliver value and fuel future growth.
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Core Responsibilities
Manage general ledger accounting activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.- Perform and review account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Analyze accounting data to support accurate revenue recognition and financial statements.
- Support the Head of Accounting in reviewing and evaluating general ledger impacts on divisional results.
- Prepare, review, and present financial statement fluctuation analyses to internal stakeholders.
- Provide general ledger data and supporting documentation for internal/external audits and Siemens Mobility divisional reviews.
- Conduct detailed balance sheet and cash flow reviews and deliver meaningful, actionable insights.
- Collaborate effectively with Siemens Mobility finance teams and act as a trusted partner to cross-functional stakeholders.
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Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting: Master’s degree or CPA strongly preferred.- Professional experience in general ledger or project accounting, ideally within a public accounting firm or multinational organization.
- Understanding of general accounting.
- Familiarity with SAP or comparable ERP systems.
- Advanced Excel proficiency and experience working with financial reporting tools.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
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Personal Attributes & Additional Skills
Adaptability – Thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment with competing priorities.
Building Networks – Develops strong working relationships across teams and uses them to drive results.
Collaboration – Works effectively across functions, demonstrating teamwork, respect, and partnership.
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We foster a culture built on trust, safety, and business integrity. If you’re looking to grow your career while contributing to the future of mobility, we’d love to have you on our team!
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Salary : $66,708 - $90,066