Accounting Coordinator

Overview People know Snap-on for the quality of our products, but we know that it is the passion and character of our people that make our company a global leader. With our diverse talents and deep pride in the Snap-on family of brands, we drive innovation and create value. We work hard together. We grow together. We are one Snap-on team. Snap-on Tools offers an excellent benefits package after only 30 days of service to include: Three health insurance plans to choose from, one includes an employer contribution Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution. Vision and Dental Insurance plans An option for a Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Spending Account (FSA) Company paid life insurance, as well as short and long term disability coverage. Employee assistance program (EAP) Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance can be purchased at nominal rates Discounts on travel and company products including tools A tuition reimbursement program A 401K with an employer match/contribution at 3% Paid vacation, plus three days of paid time off for personal days 11 paid holidays A climate-controlled work environment with heating and air conditioning. Plus all of our associates are paid WEEKLY. Job Summary: We presently have a full-time position available at our Elkmont, Alabama manufacturing plant for an Accounting Coordinator. This position will be responsible for providing accounting support within the Snap-on Tools finance department. The position includes assisting departmental management in daily tasks; processing monthly journal entries; timely completion of account reconciliations; ensuring timely closing and data integrity of plant financial records; and adhering to all Snap-on accounting policies. This position is a Monday through Friday work schedule and is on-site five days per week (hours to be determined) and will be reporting to the plant controller. Responsibilities Key Tasks Perform general accounting transactions, including posting journal entries, with an emphasis on documentation, completeness, accuracy and overall understanding Reconcile and analyze assigned ledger accounts Compile audit deliverables, supporting both internal and external audit requests Generate, prepare, analyze and distribute various management reports; create new reporting to support ongoing business needs or changes Complete any reporting and closing responsibilities within the deadlines required by management Maintain accounting controls by following policies and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Company guidelines Work with department to drive improvement utilizing RCI theories and processes, including cost saving measures and continual review of functions to suggest and initiate ongoing change Understand key business processes, technologies and strategies Special projects and other duties, as assigned Qualifications REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or equivalent plus 3+ years of directly related experience or Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in accounting Strong understanding of month-end close procedures and financial control environment Aptitude to understand and improve upon business processes and to effectively communicate and interact with personnel throughout the company Ability to handle numerous tasks and projects simultaneously, with flexibility, accuracy and the initiative and time management skills to drive through to completion Must be able to work independently and within a diverse team, adapting to changing business demands and working to understand linkages in business processes and applications Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word, Outlook and PowerPoint; must have high degree of proficiency in Excel Experience with Hyperion, SSA Ln and/or Tableau (or similar applications) preferred The following individual characteristics: Flexible Accurate Detail Oriented Ethical Team Oriented Organized Reliable #J-18808-Ljbffr