Accountant

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Job Title: Accountant Location: Sidney, OH (onsite) About Us Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission‑critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end‑markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Job Overview Are you an Accountant who wants more than a routine close—someone who’s driven to understand the business, influence decisions, and grow into leadership? At our Sidney, Ohio manufacturing site, this role offers exactly that. As part of Ingersoll Rand, you’ll step into a high‑visibility position supporting a growing, high‑potential business unit where finance is deeply connected to operations. Reporting to the Controller, you’ll take ownership of key elements of the month‑end close, cost accounting, and variance analysis—while partnering directly with plant leadership to understand what’s really driving performance. This is not a back‑office role. You’ll be in the business working alongside operations, translating financials into insights, and helping guide smarter decisions across production, cost, and profitability. With shared services handling transactional work, your focus stays where it matters most: analysis, ownership, and impact. Responsibilities Assist the Controller with deliverables and deadlines Perform the monthly accounting close process, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal entry postings Support compliance with SOX and internal controls, as well as assisting with audit requirements Review and analyze plant variances to determine cause Assist with excess and obsolete inventory review Support annual standard cost process and perform ad‑hoc requests Establish costing for all new parts and review request for all cost updates on existing parts Ability to work in cross‑functional teams throughout the organization to drive results Assist with accounts payable invoice approval/processing Requirements Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance 5+ years of progressive accounting experience / cost accounting in a manufacturing setting 4+ years of experience working with ERP accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE) 3+ years of hands‑on Excel experience with proficiency in formula‑driven analysis such as VLOOKUPs and PivotTables 2+ years of hands‑on experience preparing journal entries and executing month‑end close activities 2+ years of hands‑on experience with GAAP and SOX compliance, including a strong understanding of internal controls and exposure interfacing with external auditors Core Competencies Manufacturing Finance & Cost Accounting Expertise GAAP/SOX Compliance & Internal Controls Proficiency Advanced Analytical & Problem‑Solving Skills Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Business Partnership Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities in a Fast‑Paced Environment Clear & Effective Communication Across All Organizational Levels Preferences Master’s Degree CMA, CFA and/or CPA Certification SAP, Windchill and/or Hyperion Consolidation experience Travel and Work Arrangements This role is onsite in Sidney, OH Minimal travel less than 5% Pay Range The base pay range for this role is $75,000 - $95,000 annually. The pay range considers a wide range of factors that include a candidate’s skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and geographic location. What We Offer At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well‑being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. #J-18808-Ljbffr