Senior Staff Accountant

Hurco Companies, Inc. is looking for a Senior Staff Accountant based out of our Indianapolis, Indiana facility. The Senior Staff Accountant will provide assistance and support to the Hurco finance team.

This person is responsible for maintaining the general ledger and assisting the Controller with financial planning, analysis, monitoring accounting policies as well as timely and accurate financial reporting. This position reports to the Divisional Controller, but works closely with business partners and department heads to understand the business processes and needs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for month and year-end close activities and preparation of timely and accurate financial statements under the direction of the Controller.
• Responsible for all activities relating to general ledger accounting. This includes reconciliation of general ledger accounts and supporting records and control over the processing of journal entries.
• Establish effective working relationships with the operating department managers and personnel to assist the Controller in providing financial planning, analysis and control support for the Divisions operations.
• Assist the Controller with coordinating the preparation of the annual business plan in cooperation with the operating department managers. Assist the Controller in establishing internal procedures and instructions to facilitate timely preparation of business plan in accordance with Corporate guidelines.
• Compare performance with operating plan and standards. Provide reports and interpret the results of operations to the Controller. This includes the preparation of financial statements and operating data, the coordination of systems and procedures and special reports as required.
• Participate in day to day business operations to assure that adequate consideration is given to financial aspects of business transactions consistent with the approved annual business plan and Company objectives.
• Assist with the coordination and completion of external audits, including support of SOX compliance audits.
• Prepares monthly/quarterly billings/adjustments for license fees and intercompany selling locations.
• Assist the Controller, Corporate and CEO on special projects on an as needed basis.
• Be familiar/cross trained with duties performed by other division finance peers. Share responsibility with keeping procedure documents accurate and up to date.
• Other task or assignments as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, with 2-4 years related accounting experience desired.
• CPA preferred.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Extensive use of PC’s and related software including Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel.
• Experience with Microsoft D365 software a plus.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to the Divisional Controller
• Works closely with Hurco department leaders
• Interfaces with division and corporate accounting personnel
• Works with external auditors, internal SOX Compliance Officer, and Corporate Tax Manager
• Has frequent interaction with distributors, Hurco sales personnel, Division General Manager, CFO and Corporate Controller