ACT Program – Accounting Pathway
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?
Location: Carrollton, GA
Job Summary
Southwire’s Finance Development Program recognizes early emergent talent from recent college graduates and serves as a pipeline for talented college graduates to enter Southwire on a full-time basis after graduation. This program is designed to successfully develop future business leaders through a combination of diverse rotational assignments, targeted training, continuous coaching and development. As a participant in this three-year program, you will have exposure to many accounting and finance operations and business leaders for one of North America’s leading manufacturers in the wire and cable industry. You will gain on the job and project work experience along with leadership skills by completing four financial rotations: operational (plant) accounting, financial planning and analysis and commercial finance in two divisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Administers finance operations across multiple departments, ensuring that financial processes, such as invoicing, budgeting, and forecasting, are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Analyzes somewhat complex financial data, identifying trends and anomalies in financial performance and collaborating with senior team members to provide actionable insights.
- Applies knowledge of finance principles to support daily operational needs, assisting with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting, while ensuring compliance with established standards.
- Coordinates somewhat complex financial processes, ensuring alignment between different teams and departments to meet deadlines for quarterly and annual reporting.
- Completes routine financial analysis tasks as part of the rotational program, including preparing financial reports and compiling necessary data for budgeting or auditing purposes.
- Examines financial statements and reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness of the data before presentation to management for strategic decision-making.
- Identifies opportunities to streamline financial processes, recommending improvements to enhance efficiency and minimize errors in financial data management.
- Implements standard financial procedures and processes, assisting senior finance professionals in integrating process improvements across various teams within the department.
- Communicates financial results and insights to both internal stakeholders and external partners, ensuring clarity and understanding of financial data in non-financial terms.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Required Education & Experience
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree
Years of Experience: 0-2 years
Spans of Control
Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No
Travel
Travel: None
Physical Requirements
- Moving: 5%
- Standing: 5%
- Sitting: 90%
Working Conditions
Office
Equipment
Computer/Keyboard
Competencies
- Customer Focus
- Action Oriented
- Nimble Learning
- Plans and Aligns
- Balances Stakeholders
- Collaborates
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Forecasting
- Budgeting
- Financial Planning
- Analytical Skills
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Process Improvement
- Economics
- Corporate Finance
- SAP Applications
Benefits We Offer:
- 401k with Matching
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.