Staff Accountant - Altec Industries, Inc.

Responsibilities

Altec is hiring a Staff Accountant in Birmingham, AL (Corporate Location). This is an entry level position for associates that maintain financial records and complete transactions accurately. 

Who is Altec?

Founded in 1929, Altec is a privately held and family-owned company headquartered in Birmingham, AL. We are proud to be a leading manufacturer of products and services that connect people to the power and communications we all need in more than 100 countries throughout the world. While we are known for lifting products: bucket trucks, cranes – equipment used to help people access tough-to-reach places, what really makes us successful is how we help our associates reach higher. We help people reach their potential, and we believe that makes all the difference in our company.

Responsibilities

• Perform fundamental accounting responsibilities including but not limited to:
• Preparing journal entries
• Reconciling general ledger accounts
• Preparing financial schedules
• Assisting with audit fieldwork
• Ability to work effectively with the accounting team
• Ability to manage time and prioritize individual workload to meet deadlines
• Resolve assigned issues with support
• All other duties as assigned 

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Consideration may be given to an exceptional internal candidate with two years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor’s degree with Accounting leadership approval.

Other Position Specifications

• Extremely detail oriented
• Motivated, goal oriented and persistent
• High level of initiative and works well in a team environment
• Customer service oriented
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• 0-25% Travel

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

Benefits

Among our core values is a focus on family and financial stability, and we believe it is important to provide associates with a competitive benefits package. Highlights of Altec’s benefits package are listed below. Learn more by visiting Compensation & Benefits – Altec Inc

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Care Plans

• Retirement Savings Plan – Traditional 401(k) or Roth 401(k)

• Tuition Reimbursement Program (helps meet CPA credit hours requirements)

• Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, and Vacation Purchase

• Company Wellness Programs (Physical, Social, Emotional, Spiritual, Financial)

• Personal and Professional Learning/Development Opportunities

• Plus more!

Altec’s values-based culture provides opportunities for associates to have a fulfilling professional career while maintaining a work-life balance and consistent work schedule.

Customer First - Enjoyment of Work - Family - Financial Stability - Integrity - People are our Greatest Strength - Quality - Spiritual Development – Teamwork

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.