Accountant - Manufacturing

We are seeking an Accountant to join a large manufacturing company at their Ripley, TN facility for a long term contract.

Pay: $35 - 40/HR

This role will assist the Operations Accounting team with core general ledger responsibilities, provide accounting support for complex business transactions, and contribute to the completion annual report. This assignment will ensure continuity in critical accounting functions while maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal control standards.

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2. Scope of Work

A. Accounting Operations Support

• Perform daily accounting tasks including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations for assigned accounts.

• Support month-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

B. Complex Transaction Support

• Provide accounting support and guidance for non-routine or complex transactions such as integrations, reserves, or inventory adjustments.

• Conduct analysis to determine transaction impacts on financial statements.

C. Onsite Business Partnering

• Work onsite with Ripley operations teams to provide financial guidance, resolve questions, and support project needs.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify process improvements and drive operational efficiency.

D. Financial Reporting & Audit Support

• Support preparation of Komatsu America Corp.’s annual financial statements, including disclosures and supporting schedules.

• Assist with internal and external audit requests and SOX control documentation.

E. Collaboration & Documentation

• Partner with global accounting teams to maintain consistency in application of accounting policies.

• Document and communicate accounting procedures to support sustainable practices.

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3. Deliverables

• Monthly account reconciliations and journal entry documentation

• Summary reports for assigned accounts and transactions

• Audit-ready support files and SOX control documentation

• Documented process improvements and recommendations

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4. Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting and/or financial analysis experience

• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines

• Excellent communication and organization skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general accounting systems (SAP experience preferred)

• Ability to work independently and interact effectively with non-finance stakeholders