Senior Accountant

Overview

Purpose Of Position This role will be reporting to the Head Protection SBU Accounting Manager. The main responsibility of this position is to play a significant part in the general ledger and month end close process. The person filling this role will also work with the group finance team on reporting requirements and support any financial audit requests that need to be completed.

This role will also work closely with other departments when needed and will own the Concur credit card process.

Job Title
:
Senior Accountant

Location
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Cleveland, OH

Business Unit
:
Head Protection

Purpose Of Position This role will be reporting to the Head Protection SBU Accounting Manager. The main responsibility of this position is to play a significant part in the general ledger and month end close process. The person filing this role will also work with the group finance team on reporting requirements and support any financial audit requests that need to be completed.

This role will also work closely with other departments when needed and will own the Concur credit card process.

• Complete general ledger and month-end closing
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Work with Payroll department to prepare payroll accruals and entries
  • Keep accrual balances accurate and supported with strong back-up
  • Maintain journal entry workbook, logging all journal entries for month end with adequate support for audit purposes
• Track all intercompany transactions
  • Maintain accurate recording and reconciliation of intercompany transactions
  • Communicate between all companies when transactions are posted from Team Wendy side to ensure continuity throughout the business
  • Validate with Group that all intercompany accounts are in-balance monthly
• Own Concur credit card program for Team Wendy
  • Manage company credit card disbursement
  • Train new hires on Concur policies and procedures
  • Process credit card payments
  • Review expense reports for completeness and accuracy
  • Enter Concur transactions into ledger on a monthly basis
• Work with Research & Development team to keep all funded projects up-to-date with accurate revenue recognition, billing and forecasting
• Assist in any financial audit requests
• Work with the global group team on any reporting requirements
• Support other Accounting and Finance functions when needed – AR, AP, Financial Analysis
• Ad Hoc items and other projects as needed

• Bachelor's Degree preferably in accounting or finance
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in an accounting/finance role, preferably in a similar role
• Proven record of preparing & presenting management accounts & completing external financial account audits
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite – Excel and Power Point
• Ability to work effectively with other functional areas of the business
• Willingness to travel as needed

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• CPA and/or MBA is a strong plus
• Background in IFS, or other ERP systems

We are a world leader in protective equipment, with a reputation for innovative design, high-performance quality and specialist materials expertise. Our two brands, Avon Protection and Team Wendy, supply our respiratory and head protection portfolio to customers across the globe from our manufacturing sites in the UK and North America. With over 900 talented people our shared purpose and core beliefs are to be #FIERCE about Protecting Lives.

It s why we come to work - and it s what motivates us, every day, to do the best work we can

• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Bonus Plan
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Mentorship Program

Note:

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from this position as necessary.

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess export control and citizenship status where applicable. Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship.