Corporate Accountant

Corporate Accountant

Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world 25 million children twice a day making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses sold. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions.

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Accounting, the Corporate Accountant is responsible for performing various duties including, among others, preparing and posting monthly journal entries, general ledger account reconciliation and month end close procedures, including compliance with internal control over financial reporting.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Gather the information required, and evaluate it for accuracy and completeness, to prepare and post monthly journal entries
• Work collaboratively to support other functions by providing them with the financial information needed to make informed decisions
• Prepare financial management reports
• Research miscellaneous account and accounting questions
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with GAAP
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
• Assist with monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial records
• Prepare reconciliations and general ledger account analysis
• Assist with special projects and/or information requests
• Perform internal controls necessary to support accurate and complete financial reporting
• Assist with preparation for, and coordination of, internal and external audits
• To efficiently and effectively collaborate within finance and with other departments and stakeholders, working on-site in the Company's Macon, GA headquarters is required
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Knowledge, skills and abilities for success include:

• Must be able to work independently
• Good communication skills
• Good planning, organizing and coordinating skills
• Must be detail oriented
• Must be able to multi-task
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Basic education and experience required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Preferred experience:

• CPA, preferred
• Experience working in a publicly traded company, including extensive internal controls over financial reporting experience as well as audit preparation and support, is preferred

We value:

• Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills to handle difficult and sensitive matters.
• Strong project management skills. Exposure to difficult or complex projects a plus.
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Effective communication and ability to communicate complex details in a clear manner.
• Flexible workspaces and work hours that help you unleash the best you.
• Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives.

Includes:

• Continued Professional Development
• Benefits including medical, dental and eye insurance, 14 paid holidays, vacation time and 401k with match

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Blue Bird is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We strive to have the best available talent in every job based on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities each person brings. Blue Bird is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination in all forms.

All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.