**DESCRIPTION** We are looking for a talented **Finance Associate - Level III** to join our **ONSITE** team specializing in Finance for our Cummins Inc. facility in Rocky Mount, NC. **In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:** + **Enhance Financial Decision-Making** : By performing detailed financial analyses, you'll provide valuable insights that help management make informed decisions. + **Streamline Budgeting and Forecasting** : Your support in the annual budget and forecasting processes will ensure accurate and efficient financial planning. + **Improve Reporting Accuracy** : Preparing comprehensive reports for management will highlight key areas of emphasis and ensure timely follow-up on critical issues. + **Optimize Departmental Budgets** : Analyzing financial data to support departmental budgets and forecasts will help departments manage their resources effectively. + **Increase Spending Awareness** : Explaining expense variances and promoting spending awareness will lead to more responsible financial practices within the organization. + **Ensure Data Integrity** : Loading actual and forecast data into the financial system will maintain the accuracy and reliability of financial information. + **Support Complex Transactions** : Handling complex transactions like purchase requisitions, invoice reconciliation, and supplier payments will ensure smooth financial operations. + **Drive Special Projects** : Leading or participating in special projects will contribute to the organization's strategic goals and foster innovation. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **To be successful in this role you will need the following:** + **Action Oriented** : Embrace new opportunities and tough challenges with urgency, energy, and enthusiasm. This will help you tackle complex financial analyses and reporting tasks effectively. + **Effective Communication** : Develop and deliver clear, multi-mode communications tailored to the unique needs of different audiences. This skill is crucial for presenting financial data and insights to management and stakeholders. + **Customer Focus** : Build strong relationships with internal and external customers and deliver solutions that meet their needs. Understanding the financial impact on various departments and stakeholders will enhance your ability to provide customer-centric financial support. + **Instills Trust** : Gain the confidence and trust of colleagues and stakeholders through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Trust is essential when handling sensitive financial data and making recommendations. + **Financial Analysis** : Interpret financial data by analyzing trends, variances, opportunities, and risks. Provide insights to stakeholders to drive business improvement and ensure the integrity of financial data by investigating variances and implementing corrective actions. + **Financial Reporting** : Analyze financial data to support business decisions. Prepare and present financial information that complies with regulations and meets stakeholder expectations. Partner with stakeholders to drive financial performance aligned with organizational goals. **Education/Experience:** High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations. A two year University degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred. Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Additional Information:** **---THIS ROLE IS 100% ONSITE---** + Support Month close activities: completion of JEs related to Inventory and COGS, analyze reports. + Prepare and Submit Inventory and other Balance Sheet Recons. + Conduct monthly Random Cycle Counts to verify system information with physical count). + Run / provide BOM information to stakeholders. + Monitor 0 std cost and Update during the year. + Bimonthly IPV / PPV analysis and follow ups with the Purchasing organization. + Provide pricing quotes to I/C plants. + Support Cost Accountant for any activities related to monthly costing sequence process including annual std cost set up. + Work within Oracle ERP systems to load and modify costs. + Maintain Inventory Controls for multiple processes, including working with both external and internal auditor. + Analyze inventory accounts and use control documents to determine if there are material weaknesses – If weaknesses are found, make adjusting entries, both routine and non-routine, to ensure inventory accounts match with controls. **Compensation:** Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate. **Job** Finance **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** Hybrid **Job Type** Office **Min Salary** $26.54 **Max Salary** $39.81 **ReqID** 2414682 **Relocation Package** No **Cummins and E-Verify** At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. 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