Staff Accountant

We are Muncie Power

At Muncie Power Products, "We Build Trust" is not just a slogan it is the way we do business. As a leading manufacturer of power take-offs and fluid power components, we have been building trust for more than 85 years with our dependable, quality products and dependable customer service. We want the next generation of employees to continue that legacy. As a mid-size company, Muncie Power Products provides a culture that values our employees by offering professional development, wellness opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Headquartered in Muncie, Indiana, we are a 5 Star AchieveWell certified company in the state of Indiana (highest award in the state of Indiana). We are looking for the right candidate to maintain and continue to build that achievement.

Muncie Power Products employees bring professionalism and dedication to the job, and in return, formal training is provided to become knowledgeable product experts. Our employees know, no matter the role, that they are an integral part of a team. Integrity and follow through are at the forefront of importance. From accounting, to HR, customer service, sales, IT, and assembly; we know we are not just making truck parts—we are meeting our customers’ challenges with engineered solutions.

Location: Muncie, IN

Department: Accounting

Work environment: Office

Reports to: Corporate Controller

Shift type: Monday–Friday (5-8s)

Supervises: N/A

Salary Grade: 15

Job description summary:

Our organization is seeking a highly skilled staff accountant to be a member of a critical area of our accounting department. This position is primarily responsible for assisting in all accounting records, journals and ledgers while maintaining a well organized work space.

Essential duties & responsibilities:

• Compile and maintain journal vouchers and general ledger
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Assist with internal audit plan, testing, and engagements
• Maintain corporate fixed asset schedules
• Assist with year-end closing and preparation of year end schedules
• Assist with year-end certified financial audit by outside accounting firm
• Sales and use tax reporting
• Perform escheat (unclaimed property) reporting
• Prepare and submit government surveys
• Maintain patent spreadsheet
• Tracking of intercompany inventory transactions
• Review of requisitions for correct GL coding and proper authorization
• Prepare and submit annual state filings
• General ledger account reconciliation and analysis
• Cross-training in other accounting department functions and meetings
• Enforce company policies and standards
• Perform other duties as required

Experience & skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• One (1) to three (3) years experience with general accounting functions and/or audit
• Flexible to effectively adapt to changing conditions
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work well with others
• ERP experience and FAS experience preferred
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Ability to recommend and implement accounting and financial policies
• Must be willing to work extended hours during tax, internal and audit seasons

Muncie Power Products is committed to providing exceptional products and customer service to all of our internal and external customers. We expect our employees to support our core competencies and mission. All employees are responsible for following company policies and procedures, observing safety rules and regulations, and may be required to complete tasks outside their normal responsibilities. It is imperative that all employees possess a pleasant and friendly attitude toward customers and co-workers. Muncie Power Products employees are self-motivated, quick learners, and resourceful.

Benefits:

Muncie Power Products offers a highly competitive compensation and benefit package including Medical, Dental, Prescription, Life Insurance, Dependent Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Wellness Program Incentives, Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) Plan with Company match, Employee Assistance Program, Vision, Voluntary Life with Long-Term Care, Voluntary Accident.

This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Muncie Power Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.