Accounts Payable Assistant

At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 18,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Associate Finance Analyst will provide accounting and finance services in support of the organization's business objectives. This role will assist in general accounting functions and account reconciliations; provide information for management through preparation and presentation of financial statements and analysis reports. The Associate Finance Analyst will be involved with monthly analysis, forecasting and annual budgeting process; assist in business processes in areas such as cost accounting, customer financing, inventory, disbursements and property, plant and equipment in compliance with corporate accounting policies and internal control requirements.

Treasury: Opportunity to rotate within treasury subfunctions in approximately 18 months subject to business needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

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

• Partner with internal and external customers to lead and growth business; synthesize data into useful information to provide fact-based business decision support. Prepare monthly reports and maintain accurate records in accordance with business partnerships.
• Promote and attract optimal capital allocation for internal and external customers; assist in preparation of Appropriation Request Forms and financial analysis for new product development projects.
• Accurately and efficiently control and report company operations to customers; assist in the monthly-end close process by preparing journal entries and account reconciliation in accordance with Corporate Accounting Policies and Practices manual.
• Communicate and drive opportunities to deliver best value for customers; preform analysis in planning, measuring, reporting and improving business unit performance.
• Develop understanding of Continuous Improvement Management System (CIIMS) and support continues improvement projects.
• Improve customer-friendly systems, processes, and metric; perform assigned shared services talks in accordance with standard work instructions.
• Continuous grow knowledge and understanding of Oshkosh People First competencies to engage, develop, and connect team members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Familiarity with U.S. and international accounting regulations.
• Knowledge of basic Finance and Accounting concepts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical Demands: Frequent Hearing, Talking, Visual, Sitting, Typing; Occasional Standing, Walking/Running, Reaching, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Seldom Driving, Bending/Kneeling, Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion, Lifting/Carrying up to 20lbs., Pushing/Pulling up to 20lbs.