Associate​/Intermediate Accountant

MSA, The Safety Company

Associate/Intermediate Accountant – US-PA-Cranberry Township

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career. At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose‑driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world.

We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers’ greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day. Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

We’re looking for an Associate or Intermediate Accountant to participate in the monthly and quarterly closing process including SEC filings and performance of related financial analysis. You’ll demonstrate your financial analysis and analytical skills while reporting to the Manager – Financial Reporting in the Reporting and Consolidations Department. Description of duties and responsibilities:
Assist in the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports. Prepare consolidation journal entries, regional lease accounting entries and other related closing procedures. Assist in the accurate preparation of Forms 10‑Q and 10‑K in adherence with internal deadlines. Review regional financial statements and prepare analytic summaries to support internal controls over financial reporting. Administer the quarterly Sarbanes‑Oxley Section 302 process within Workiva.

Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards, identify system‑driven obstacles, and recommend a course of action for successful implementation. Assist in the ongoing administration of the new lease accounting standard. Perform benchmarking of peer filings to identify disclosure trends.

Special knowledge, skills and abilities required: Thorough understanding of financial analysis with strong analytical abilities. Creative problem solving and ability to generate high quality innovative solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Continuous improvement mindset. Strong organizational, multi‑tasking and team building skills. Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
Education and experience required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. This role is available at multiple levels depending on experience:

• Associate I:
  No experience required
• Associate II: 0‑1 years of relevant experience
• Intermediate I: 2 years of relevant experience
• Intermediate II: 2‑4 years of relevant experience

MSA is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. As such, it is MSA’s policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of the person’s age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran’s status, genetic information, political affiliation, disabling condition, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

MSA also makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship.