Senior Accountant

Job Title Senior Accountant Job Description

The Senior Accountant is a key member of the Accounting team that is directly responsible for all accounting and reporting for Axis Americas.

The Senior Accountant will demonstrate business acumen and have ownership of all assigned responsibilities. The Senior Accountant must have a solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SOX compliance, internal control frameworks, and a continuous improvement mindset. This position is ideal for a candidate who is looking to be a part of a fast-paced, high-growth, diverse and hands-on environment. In addition to the boilerplate accounting responsibilities (full cycle month-end close), this role will provide innovative suggestions to improve efficiencies in support of Axis’ goals and initiatives.

The successful candidate will also possess an understanding of critical interdependencies across business functions.

• You’re tired of having no input in your work and like to influence change
• You like being an Accounting Professional
• You are curious and desire subject matter expertise
• You are enthusiastic about learning and building your leadership potential
• You would like to be a part of an innovative department & company with a great culture

• Prepare and record recurring journal entries, including monthly and quarterly accruals for expenses, prepaids, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Support monthly and quarterly close processes by ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests, tax accruals, and supporting schedules as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper coding, allocation, and documentation of financial transactions.
• Participate in ad-hoc analyses, system improvements, and special accounting projects as assigned.
• Attend the company’s annual Kickoff event and other occasional business travel as required.
• Responsible for the submission of Month-end close process to group consolidation
• Provide accounting support on various business transactions and complex accounting matters
• Collaborate with group control team in Sweden
• Participates and supports FP&A team on OPEX analysis and reporting (Investment Deck)

• Ability to perform a comprehensive analysis of key business metrics
• Self-motivated, lead with strong work ethics, takes initiative, successfully handles multiple competing priorities and effectively manages deadlines
• Resourceful, responsible and reliable
• Professional and pleasant disposition
• Proficient/Advanced in Excel
• Demonstrated ability to understand/navigate ERPs and other software with limited instruction.(IFS is a plus)
• Must be organized, detail-oriented and have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to understand and communicate financial information.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced agile environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and have a strong rapport with the executive team, colleagues, and subordinates.

• Proven Finance business leader
• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance
• 5-8 years Accounting and Business Analysis experience
• Experience working in a SOX environment
• Lease Accounting experience preferred but not required

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:
Employee is occasionally required to lift 0-5 lbs.

$95,000 - $108,000 OTE (Dependent on education, experience and location)

Type of Employment Permanent Employment Posting End Date

Certain roles at Axis require background checks, which means applicable verifications will be done in these recruitments. Notice will be provided before we take any action.

We enable a smarter, safer world by creating innovative solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader, we offer solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems, enhanced by intelligent analytics applications.

With around 5000 committed employees in over 50 countries, we collaborate with partners worldwide. Together, we thrive in our friendly, open, and collaborative culture and inspire each other to think beyond the expected. United by our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability, we consistently seek to develop our skills and way of working.

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