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Supervisor Accounting | Amsted Industries | Keokuk, IA

Amsted Rail Company - Griffin Wheel is the leader in manufacturing of high quality freight and diesel locomotive wheels to the railroad industry.  Key elements of our managing philosophy include a work environment dedicated to safety and the continuous improvement of our high quality wheels through technological advancements and employee involvement.

We have an opening for an Accounting Supervisor at our Keokuk, Iowa manufacturing location.

This position will supervise and participate in the timely, accurate and cost-effective preparation of statistical and financial reports to provide a sound basis for management decisions.  Basic technical or specialized skills utilized in involved practices/procedures and/or scientific theory and principles. Limited experience, works with high level of specific activity with well defined objectives. This position will report directly to the Plant Controller at the plant location.  Reporting to the  Superivsor Accounting  are shipping and inventory coordinators.

The Accounting Supervisor is accountable for the work performance of the direct staff members.   Will be responsible to direct and ensure that employees are aware of their duties; be able to communicate effectively in an effort to maintain high morale, motivation and productivity.

This position supervises the general accounting function, payroll, data processing, and insurance procedures; prepares the weekly shipping, product inventory, and casting schedules for the plant, calculates the fixed assets and finished product inventories along with numerous statistical reports; develops manufacturing cost studies; researches projects as requested.

Major interactions include the Plant Controller, railroads for the availability of cars, railroad switching, demurrage; scrap brokers and vendors regarding materials purchased, delivery dates; regular basis advising inventory rates, payroll, various reports, etc. The effectiveness of this position is measured by the timely, accurate and cost effective preparation of statistical and financial reports.

Supervise the timely, accurate and cost-effective preparation of statistical and financial reports to provide a sound basis for management decisions.  Coordinate and control the accounting functions to comply with generally accepted accounting practices and Company policies.  Assure that financial transactions are conducted in a manner to provide maximum benefit for the Company. Select, develop and motivate a competent staff to assure attainment of department, plant and Company objectives. May assume duties of Plant Controller in his/her absence. Supervise the scheduling, shipping and billing of products according to instructions from the Marketing Department.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
4 year degree in Accounting is required.  3 years minimum experience in accounting, along with supervisor experience.   An MBA and/or CPA would be a plus.

We offer an excellent benefit package, which includes ESOP (employee ownership in company stock), 401(k) with a company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, legal help, paid vacation, eleven holidays, tuition reimbursement, on site educational courses, a matching gift program and an opportunity to earn an annual bonus.

If you are interested in being a member of a continuously evolving organization that works hard to create opportunities to promote and develop its employees send your resume and cover letter to ehackbarth@griffinwheel.com. Please reference the job title Supervisor Accounting.

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http://amstedindustries.contacthr.com/21544946





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