Accountant

The Accountant performs a variety of accounting functions, including analyzing diverse and complex information to ensure timely and accurate reporting that supports management decision-making. This role ensures compliance with regulatory agencies, audit requirements, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), while developing and maintaining systems and controls to protect the integrity of financial data. The Accountant also supervises clerical staff, manages projects, controls cash receipts and disbursements, files tax returns, ensures timely and accurate payrolls, manages vendor and customer relationships, and oversees cash applications to customer accounts. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must exhibit a bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university. Proof of degree required. A transcript or diploma would be acceptable and must be provided. Must exhibit the ability to simultaneously work on multiple, diverse tasks and make adjustments to priorities in order to conform to a dynamic work environment. Must exhibit the ability to assume responsibility for an assigned area of accounting work and be able to supervise or assist other personnel in daily or monthly tasks. Must exhibit the ability to help formulate systems and procedures to be used in accounting and be able to communicate this to others. Must exhibit good oral and written communications skills. Must exhibit the ability to cooperate well with others. Must exhibit a working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software, such as Word, Excel, etc. Must exhibit high work standards and attention to detail. Must exhibit the ability to work with confidential information and maintain confidentiality. Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. Must be able to work overtime on weekdays and/or weekends as required to fulfill job duties. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Four (4) or more years of professional level accounting experience in a job such as accountant or auditor. Exhibit a thorough knowledge of AMERICAN manufacturing processes and products, or similar processes and products. Advanced ability to work with computer spreadsheets and word processing software such as Excel, Word, and other programs used in analysis and special projects. Exhibit a master's degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university. Proof of degree required. A transcript or diploma would be acceptable and must be provided. Exhibit a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification. Prior experience using JD Edwards, Bottomline, Hubble, Infinium, Business Intelligence, or ASI software. Exhibit basic management skills. AMERICAN Benefits 401(k) Plan Profit Sharing Bonus Plan Eagan Center for Wellness Medical, Dental and Supplemental Vision Tuition Reimbursement Paid Vacation and Holidays Employee Assistance Program About AMERICAN Founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 1905, AMERICAN is a manufacturer of fire hydrants, valves, ductile iron and spiral-welded steel pipe for the waterworks industry, and high-frequency-welded steel pipe for the oil and natural gas industries. AMERICAN's diversified product line also includes fire pumps, structural casing and piling, castings for waterworks products and large machinery, and specialty rubber products. For more than a century, AMERICAN has been committed to doing things The Right Way by applying the Golden Rule in life and in business, always exceeding customer expectations, by empowering and supporting our team members, and by being a good neighbor in our communities. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY