Reporting to the Manager of Accounting & Financial Reporting, the Senior Accountant will support the Professional Tools Finance organization. In this role, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for general ledger accounting and account reconciliations, supporting the month end close and financial reporting cycle, serve as main point of contact for internal & external audits and internal controls, and perform other tasks as requested such as process improvement projects. This position will be located in either Rockford, Illinois or Elyria, Ohio.
- Responsible for analysis of various accrual accounts and applicable journal entries
- Responsible for performing account reconciliations to ensure transactions are recorded in compliance with accounting standards
- Perform monthly review of key account reconciliations
- Support annual internal and external audits by working cross functionally
- Assist with project work related to system upgrades/implementations
- Responsible for maintaining financial controls as process owner for key accounting processes
- Lead initiatives for process improvement and data management projects
- Assess compliance of standard operating procedures and internal controls
- Assist in gathering information for Adhoc reporting requests
- Perform all duties in accordance with Company Business Conduct Guidelines
- Anticipated travel at <10%
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related business field
At least 4 years of related experience in accounting or finance
Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong business acumen, critical thinking, and analytical/technical skills
Demonstrate ability to motivate by leading others
Possess the ability to multitask, prioritize, work independently and in a group setting
Must be accounting focused with a good knowledge of GAAP
- Intermediate proficiency with MS Office suite
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related business field and/or CPA
- Experience working in a manufacturing industry preferred
- JDE and/or Hyperion experience preferred
Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $75,000-$95,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.
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With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
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