Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant |


Utilimaster |


Bristol, IN (Main)

Regular Employee | Salary Non-Exempt

Who we are

At The Shyft Group, we are driven to deliver, and as the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis brings people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by ten industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, ITU, and Builtmore. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, and every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you'll do

As the Staff Accountant based at our facility in Bristol, IN, you will enjoy supporting the accounting department with a broad range of accounting responsibilities and functions to maintain the integrity of the financial records for Utilimaster (A Shyft Brand).

You will also be accountable for month-end closing, account reconciliations and various other duties related to accounting items.

You will also:

• Prepare journal entries and supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual financial Close periods
• Maintain intercompany accounting and finance reports and communications
• Review general ledger accounts and identify, prepare, and adjust journal entries
• Perform balance sheet account analyses and reconciliations with an emphasis on intercompany accounts, prepaid expense accounts, and PP&E
• Assist with field work for internal and external financial audits
• Prepare miscellaneous internal accounting and finance reports
• Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks for the Corporate Accounting department

Learn more about The Shyft Group, Utilimaster, and Bristol, IN by exploring the Learn More section below.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance with emphasis in accounting
• 1+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• A track record of dealing with financial data with attention to detail
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• A reputation for having good problem-solving and time-management skills
• Flexibility to work the hours necessary to meet strict deadlines, when required
• Experience utilizing accounting systems

Learn More

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Why The Shyft Group?

We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com.

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