Accounting Associate - Level I
Cummins Inc.
**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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