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Senior Accounting Specialist - Military Veterans

at Atlas Copco

Passionate people create exceptional things!

Position Description

As a member of our Finance Team, you will be responsible for accounting and financial reporting of all accounts receivables, cash flow, and expenses. This position will be responsible for ensuring that accurate records are maintained per company policies and procedures and internal controls. In addition, this individual must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, ability to work independently or with team members while maintaining confidentiality regarding information about clients/customers. Must have strong organizational skills, including time management, problem-solving, analytical thinking, critical thinking, decision making, and organization and budgeting. Do you want to join a great team? Expect a great place to work and know you are valued! If this sounds like you, apply here.


  • Recognize revenue (100%) Completed projects, as well as Percentage of completion.

  • Agree trial balance to revenue and cost of sales files with breakdown by Business Unit and include External and Intercompany.

  • Update Revenue and COS file to report YTD figures for COS reporting to Division.

  • Update Orders on Hand.

  • Review deferred cost of goods sold for in-process/completed phases, and prepare entries.

  • Prepare reporting files for revenue and cost of sales to report YTD figures to Division.

  • Prepare account flux analysis by providing explanations regarding variances.

  • Prepare reason for variances between forecast and actual.

  • Review variance between actual costs and labor/burden allocation, and utilization.

  • Prepare various journal entries


  • Inventory

  • Prepaids

  • Intangibles

  • Extended Warranty

  • Allocation of IT and Facilities costs


  • Reconcile warranty activity and post monthly accrual.

  • Review account transactions to determine proper accounting treatment.

  • Commission Review for Monthly Payout Schedule.

  • Post Payroll Journal Entries.

  • Prepare monthly account reconciliations.

Candidate Requirements

  • Knowledge of general accounting procedures, with focus on revenue and cost of sales.

  • MS Office (mainly MS Excel) knowledge & familiarity with ERP accounting systems.

  • 4-7 years of general accounting experience.

  • Self-starter with ability to quickly understand and resolve complex problems.

  • Good analytical, detailed and accurate.

  • Maintain a high level of interpersonal communication skills

  • Highly organized with attention to documentation.

  • Able to maintain confidentiality

  • Resiliency and adaptability

What can you expect from us?

  • An inviting, family-like atmosphere

  • Working for a fast-growing technology and market leader, as part of the traditional, globally operating Atlas Copco Group

  • Extensive opportunities for continued development

  • New challenges and opportunities to learn every day

  • A culture known for respectful interaction, ethical behavior, and integrity

  • A rewarding, forward-thinking company culture with excellent company benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, ST/LT Disability Insurance, and a 401k with Company Match

Join our team

Passionate people create exceptional things. At Atlas Copco we believe in challenging the status quo, always looking for a better way. Our leading-edge technology enables us to innovate for the future. We believe that people make it happen and with us you are empowered to act. Your ideas can make a real difference and contribute to the quality of life for people everywhere.

Perceptron, part of the Atlas Copco Group, is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Perceptron, part of the Atlas Copco Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Plymouth, MI

Atlas Copco

Great ideas accelerate innovation. At Atlas Copco, we have been turning industrial ideas into business-critical benefits since 1873. By listening to our customers and knowing their needs, we deliver value and innovate with the future in mind. Atlas Copco is based in Stockholm, Sweden, with customers in more than 180 countries. In 2019, Atlas Copco had revenues of BSEK104 (BEUR 10) and about 39 000 employees at year-end.

Our Employee Benefits:

Atlas Copco offers our employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package with competitive well-being, health care, life insurance and retirement benefits and perks such as: 

  • Excellent compensation package, including a flexible benefits plan, and generous 401 (k) retirement plan
  • Health insurance/ Dental insurance/ Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Life & Disability insurance
  • Salary based on knowledge, skills, and experience. 

What Happens After I Apply?

Once you click ‘Apply Now’ on an Atlas Copco job posting, you will either be re-directed to fill out an application on their career page or be given a confirmation of submission.  If you get redirected, please complete the application on Atlas Copco's career page and make sure you have an updated resume uploaded to your RecruitMilitary profile.  Once Atlas Copco reviews your resume and profile, a recruiter will reach out to provide you with more information and to schedule you for an interview.

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