Oshkosh Defense LLC Hiring for Senior Accountant (NGDV) Job at Spartanburg, SC Full Time

About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers’ ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

ABOUT US:

Founded in 1917, Oshkosh Corporation is a Fortune 500, multi-billion-dollar company employing over 14,000 people worldwide. Oshkosh Corporation leads the way in manufacturing and marketing the world’s toughest specialty trucks, truck bodies, and access equipment and is proud to work shoulder-to-shoulder with the people who use them. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Pierce®, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™, Oshkosh® Airport Products, London™ and Pratt Miller. We are proud to have been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies (2016-2021) and World’s Best Employer of 2020 by Forbes, and a Military Friendly Employer (Victory Media, 2017-2021).

At Oshkosh Defense, we stand behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. Oshkosh Defense is proud to be developing the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle for the United States Postal Service (USPS). We are dedicated to meeting or exceeding our customers’ ever-changing delivery vehicle needs with next generation technologies and advanced systems. Oshkosh operates with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

We’re on a mission to find strong, caring, and passionate team members to join our Oshkosh family. Connect with the team that has made a difference in people’s lives for the last 100 years and will continue to for decades to come. Become a part of our environment where people are empowered, involved, developed, and connected; to support our mission critical customers and communities where we live and work. Let’s build something meaningful together!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Senior Accountant will provide accounting and finance services in support of the organization’s business objectives. This role will perform general accounting and finance functions, account reconciliations, preparation and presentation of financial statements, and analysis reports. There will be involvement with monthly analysis, forecasting and annual budgeting process. The Senior Accountant will process business transactions in support of the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle Program.

• Partner with internal and external customers to lead and grow the business. Analyze and prepare monthly results for operations management; interact with other departments on business issues that impact financial problems.
• Track capital expenditures versus budget and team with operations to ensure asset tracking system is aligned with physical location.
• Promote and attract optimal capital allocation for internal and external customers; develop and maintain budgets and forecasts. Lead and support “Make vs. Buy” decisions and appropriation request for capital projects.
• Communicate and drive opportunities to deliver best value for customers. Support and partner with management in planning, measuring and reporting on performance of business functions and opportunities to improve profitability through pricing and cost efficiency.
• Responsible for monthly close process for the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle Program, which may include account reconciliation and review monthly financial reporting package in compliance with the Corporate Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) Manual.
• Ability to train and develop direct reports.
• Assist in the management and administration of business systems and procedures; validate the effectiveness of new procedures update Sarbanes-Oxley process documentation for changes affecting internal controls.
• Develop customer-friendly systems, processes, and metrics; perform assigned shared services tasks in accordance with standard work instructions. Monitor and track key operational benchmarks; perform root cause analysis and develop actions plans as needed.
• Champion the Oshkosh People First competencies to engage, develop, and connect team members.
• Identify and support continuous improvement projects while leveraging Continuous Improvement Management System (CIMS) tools and concepts.

ABOUT YOU:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Four (4) or more years of related experience in accounting, finance, or treasury.
• Ability to travel 10%.

WHAT MAKES YOU EXCEL:

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

• OSK100

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at: 920-502-3009 or corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

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.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. Persons,” as defined in these regulations. Generally, a “U.S. Person” is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.