Senior Accountant

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application‑specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let’s simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

WHAT TO EXPECT

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open‑minded and well‑rounded individuals to join our Americas team. Located in our downtown Denver office, you will be responsible for basic to mid‑level accounting activities with a focus on commercial SG&A and overall functional reporting.

• You will be responsible for booking journal entries, reconciling accounts, assisting in closing ledgers, and forecasting; as well as completing management reporting and assisting in controls management.
• You will report to the Director of Accounting, Americas.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for the daily/monthly accounting activities of multiple basic to mid‑level functions as assigned.
• Support management reporting, including but not limited to the following activities: preparing and entering actual results, creating variance analysis; prepare and distribute financial results on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Preparation of, as well as assisting business partners with the preparation of, monthly forecast and annual budget. Including preparation of variance analysis to budget and forecast for specific functions and cost centers.
• Process journal entries including preparation, recording and collection of supporting documentation in compliance with Gates financial controls and existing SOX Matrixes.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and assist North American Finance team in investigation and resolution of non‑standard accounting activity.
• Participate in special projects as directed and assisting other finance functions on the team, using the opportunity to develop knowledge base for future roles.
• Ensures compliance with established internal controls over financial reporting structure and assists in identifying improvements and gaps in the current controls and control structure.
• Participates in and supports testing of internal and external audit activities by facilitating the provision of data to the auditors and responding to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Identifies continuous improvement opportunities for processes and procedures within the team (accuracy, timeliness, controls, automation, etc.).
• Functions as an individual contributor with no supervisory responsibilities.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's degree, accounting focused preferred.
• 3‑5+ years of relevant experience and knowledge of US GAAP.
• Strong team player who is proactive, able to step in to support other team members, shares knowledge to allow cross training, and builds collaborative relationships.
• Works well under pressure, effectively handles conflict and demonstrates flexibility in work style to accommodate changing priorities and fixed deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Self‑motivated, capable of seeking quality solutions and continuously focusing on process improvements, while keeping the needs of the business in the forefront.
• Knowledge of SOX controls and auditing processes with a commitment to implementation of best practices in accounting and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Understanding of an ERP system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel is a must.
• Excited to work in office with great teammates.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Preferred:

• Experience in public accounting or in a large publicly owned corporation.
• Experience with Oracle ERP system.
• Experience with One Stream, HFM or consolidation systems.