Staff Accountant

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

WHAT TO EXPECT

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Siloam Springs, AR plant, you will be a Staff Accountant.

Our Staff Accountant is a hands-on financial leader who partners with plant and business leadership to drive accurate, timely financial reporting and operational performance. This role leads and develops accounting staff, oversees core functions including payroll, accounts payable, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, inventory, and month-end close, and ensures strong financial discipline across the organization. The Staff Accountant plays a key role in delivering accurate insights, supporting decision-making, and driving accountability while consistently meeting corporate standards and expectations.

Key responsibilities (to name a few):

• Review labor, statistical, and financial data to support budgeting and forecasting; provide insights to the Controller
• Oversee timecard collection and ensure accurate payroll processing
• Analyze production costs across value streams to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Supervise fixed asset tracking and capital project management through capitalization
• Review and analyze spend accounts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Prepare, review, and finalize financial results on a daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Support development of annual budgets and related schedules as directed by the Controller
• Perform variance analysis to identify drivers and recommend corrective actions
• Maintain, review, and reconcile data within Oracle systems
• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with accounting standards
• Lead general ledger account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with corporate financial controls and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements
• Participate in internal testing and audit activities to support compliance and risk management
• Support external audits by providing required documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives, including enhancing standard work and improving transactional processes

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's degree required; Accounting, Finance or related field preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a global manufacturing environment
• Cost accounting experience preferred, with strong knowledge across general accounting functions
• Familiarity with intercompany accounting and international accounting practices is a plus
• Experience with financial systems and general ledger platforms (e.g., Oracle)
• Working knowledge of SOX controls and audit processes
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and deliver meaningful insights to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

BENEFITS

• Full-Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options:
• Benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation, additionally 8 sick days
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k): company matching up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.