Pune, IND
10 days ago
Accounting Associate - Level I
**DESCRIPTION** **Job Summary:** Assists in account reconciliation, financial analysis, journal entry preparation, and data entry. Supports month-end and year-end close processes under direct supervision. Performs accounting and finance activities to ensure accurate reporting and compliance. **Key Responsibilities** + Compiles, consolidates, and conducts basic analysis of accounting and finance information. + Prepares basic journal entries for financial reporting purposes. + Assists with monthly and annual account reconciliations, including accounts payable and prepaid expenses. + Prepares tables, charts, and exhibits for financial reports and presentations. + Maintains and updates retention schedules by day 4, collaborating with the GCA FA team. + Coordinates with business units and CBS service lines to resolve open financial items. + Records and tracks amortization journal entries for prepaid expenses, including employee medical insurance. + Records CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) contributions and performs monthly amortization. + Ensures SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance by maintaining documentation for balance sheet reconciliation processes. + Responds to inquiries from management, auditors, and other stakeholders regarding financial results and reporting requests. + Participates as a team member in basic accounting projects and performs ad hoc reporting as needed. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **Competencies:** + **Values Differences:** Appreciates diverse perspectives and fosters an inclusive workplace. + **Action Oriented:** Approaches tasks with urgency, enthusiasm, and energy. + **Communicates Effectively:** Develops clear, tailored communications for diverse audiences. + **Customer Focus:** Builds strong relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions. + **Decision Quality:** Makes timely, effective decisions to advance organizational goals. + **Nimble Learning:** Learns from successes and failures to solve new problems effectively. **Qualifications** + High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education, or equivalent experience to meet applicable regulations. + Minimal or no work experience required. **Experience** + Minimal or no prior work experience is required; on-the-job training will be provided. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Skills** **Technical Skills:** + **Financial Analysis:** Ability to analyze trends, variances, and risks to provide actionable insights and drive business improvements. + **Financial Internal Controls:** Understanding and application of internal control frameworks to mitigate financial reporting risks. + **Financial Regulations Acumen:** Knowledge of applicable regulations (tax, banking, pension, local accounting) to ensure compliance. + Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations for accounts payable and prepaid expenses. + Proficiency in recording journal entries for prepaid expenses, CSR contributions, and other financial items. + Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and related documentation. + Competence in resolving open financial items with cross-functional teams. **Job** Finance **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** Hybrid **Job Type** Office **ReqID** 2409182 **Relocation Package** No
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