Mgr - Accounting

About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

JOB SUMMARY

The Accounting Manager is responsible for directing the day-to-day activities supporting certain aspects of the JLG Finance function. Specific accounting responsibilities include ensuring the accurate and timely recording of AFS Credit and Financing, Bad Debt reserves, PPE and related fixed assets transactions, Lease accounting, revenue recognition related to cloud-based services, and other duties as may be assigned. The position will also be responsible for GL accounting support, including systems and specific monthly close related responsibilities. The Accounting Manager will also be responsible for ensuring compliance to company policies and procedures in support of the Global Controllership function.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Support Controllership team in the monthly, quarterly and annual closing process.
• Provide US GAAP guidance on accounting transactions.
• Identify and support continuous improvement projects while leveraging Continuous Improvement Management System (CIMS) tools and concepts; drive advanced analysis in assigned business areas and develop innovative solutions that save time and resources.
• Support Corporate processes, such as Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR), and work with outside departments to enable efficient and timely completion of requests.
• Champion the Oshkosh People First competencies to engage, develop, and connect team members including direct report.
• Maintain specific GL accounting responsibilities, account reconciliations, and related analysis.
• Maintain related internal controls, process narratives and other value stream documentation.
• Maintain accounting system back-up role to support the Global Controllership team.
• Partner with internal and external customers to lead and grow the business; drive analysis is assigned areas and prepare monthly results for management. Interact with other departments on complex business issues that impact financial projections. Manage budgets and provide annual support to cross-functional teams during the budgeting cycle and in periodic monthly reviews.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• 8-10 plus years related experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA or MBA

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Strong organizational and team management 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 [email protected].

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.

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