Automation International, Inc. (AII) is a subsidiary of Titan International specializing in custom automated welding systems, robotics, and manufacturing equipment, particularly for wheel and rim production. Based in Danville, Illinois, AII provides engineering, fabrication, machining, assembly, testing, and technical support for industrial customers worldwide. In this role, the Senior Accountant supports the financial operations of our OEM manufacturing and systems integration business. This hands-on role combines general accounting, manufacturing cost accounting, and project accounting, with responsibility for month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, inventory and WIP accounting, job-cost analysis, and revenue recognition. The Senior Accountant, located in Dan ville, IL , also provides day-to-day guidance to the accounting team and partners with Operations, Engineering, Project Management, and Procurement to improve financial accuracy, controls, and business performance.
What you will be doing:
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close. Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and capital expenditures. Monitor raw materials, finished goods, and work-in-progress (WIP) inventory. Review job costs and analyze variances between estimated and actual labor, material, and project costs. Support standard costing, inventory counts, cycle counts, and excess/obsolete inventory reviews. Support ASC 606 revenue recognition, including milestone billing, progress payments, and project-based contracts. Partner with Project Management and Operations to monitor project costs, billing milestones, and financial performance. Provide day-to-day guidance and support to accounting team members, including the Accounts Payable function. Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, and Operations to resolve purchasing, billing, and accounting discrepancies. Support external audits, tax filings, internal controls, and other compliance requirements. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, ERP utilization, reporting, and internal controls.
Required Education and Experience :
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience , preferably in manufacturing, OEM, systems integration, engineering, or a job-shop environment.
- Preferred CPA or CMA certification, or progress toward certification.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, general ledger accounting, month-end close, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Experience with manufacturing cost accounting, inventory, WIP, job costing, or project accounting strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of ASC 606 and project-based revenue recognition preferred.
- Experience with manufacturing ERP systems such as Epicor, SAP, NetSuite, Infor, or Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, and complex formulas.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Previous experience providing guidance or training to accounting team members preferred. What's in it for you?
- Competitive compensation package
- Full Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, and more!
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) matching
- Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization
- Team-oriented culture
Note:
The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to make changes as needed due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.