Job Description
Permanent Position
The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Finance department head in the day-to-day
activities of the department as well as US Ops Accounting and Corporate Financial Reporting
teams during month-end close. This position will be involved in all aspects of general
accounting for the entity. Working knowledge of SOX Compliance is a must.
Job Accountabilities:
" Journal entry preparation and verification of transactions in the general ledger
" Assist with month-end close by running month end jobs and providing analytical
support as needed
" Provide accurate balance sheet reconciliations along with proper
analysis/documentation (including inter-companies)
" Assist with the review and analysis of monthly financial statementsLeadership role in SOX compliance, ensuring that control activities are completed
accurately and timely
" Track and maintain fixed assets and capital projects detail, including management of
expenditure request process and month-end depreciation adjustments
" Develop and maintain a system of internal controls over accounting and other integral
parts of the organization
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" Assist with both internal and external audit teams by providing requested
documentation and approvals
" Prepare and file property/sales tax returns
" Uphold company standards when working with business partners to ensure compliance
with corporate accounting policies, procedures and controls, while also providing
support on special requests when required
" Continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process
Education, Experience, Skills & Competencies:
" Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
" 5+ years relevant accounting with intercompany experience in a manufacturing environment
preferred
" In depth knowledge of accounting principles as well as technical accounting skills
" A self-starter who can work well within a team, business partner with other departments and
influence decisions
" Ability to professionally communicate with all levels of the organization
" Attention to detail, superior organizational skills and ability to problem solve
" Attentive, ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
" JD Edwards / Ross experience preferred, or comparable system experience
" Intermediate Excel
" Sarbanes Oxley 404 experience is strongly preferred