Associate Accountant

About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people's lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO, JetAire, JetPower, AmpTekÔ, Jetway, and more.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Associate Accountant will provide accounting and finance services in support of the organization's business objectives. This role will assist in general accounting functions and account reconciliations; provide information for management through preparation and presentation of financial statements and analysis reports. You will be involved with monthly analysis, forecasting and annual budgeting process; assist in business processes in areas such as cost accounting, customer financing, inventory, disbursements and property, plant and equipment in compliance with corporate accounting policies and internal control requirements. This is a great opportunity to learn cost accounting in a manufacturing environment. You will learn how to provide costing of manufactured products and sales of finished goods. It also provides analysis and reporting for the plant's operations and communicates progress against targets to GSE managers.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Partner with internal and external customers to lead and growth business; synthesize data into useful information to provide fact-based business decision support. Prepare monthly reports and maintain accurate records in accordance with business partnerships.

• Promote and attract optimal capital allocation for internal and external customers; assist in preparation of Appropriation Request Forms and financial analysis for new product development projects.

• Accurately and efficiently control and report company operations to customers; assist in the monthly-end close process by preparing journal entries and account reconciliation in accordance with Corporate Accounting Policies and Practices manual.

• Develop understanding of Continuous Improvement Management System (CIIMS) and support continues improvement projects.

• Improve customer-friendly systems, processes, and metric; perform assigned shared services talks in accordance with standard work instructions.

• Provide costing of manufactured products

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.

• Strong Excel Skills

PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with U.S. and international accounting regulations.

• Knowledge of basic Finance and Accounting concepts.

• Cost Accounting knowledge

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our reception desk by phone at +1 (920) 502.3009 or our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law 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.