Staff Accountant - US Buying Group

Overview

The main responsibility of this role is to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions.

Staff Accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances, maintaining general ledger and preparing month‑end close procedures. A successful Staff Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. The ideal candidate has also experience collaborating with a team of accountants.

Staff Accountant duties also include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all our accounting tasks.

• Prepare various monthly financial statements
• Review, analyze and reconcile general ledger account balances monthly
• Develop in-depth knowledge of various complex business processes and understand their impact on various transactional systems and related accounting. Where automation is lacking, ensure manual processes with proper controls and documentation exist to support accounting
• Prepare and/or review journal entries to support accurate and timely accounting month‑end close. This includes reviewing transactional sources and verification of system interfaces where applicable to ensure data integrity
• Ad hoc analysis for executive management
• Produce error‑free accounting reports and present their results
• Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Prepare financial statements
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
• Perform special duties as requested by management

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 1‑3 years working in the Accounting field
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Strong understanding of the relationship between income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Strong result orientation, proactivity, self‑motivated and ownership
• Well‑organized with ability to prioritize
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulations
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes
• Attention to detail and problem‑solving ability
• Commitment to continuous self, team, and process improvement

• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision benefits
• 24/7 virtual medical care
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• 401(k) with company match
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Supplemental insurance for yourself, your spouse/partner, and your children
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Pre‑tax Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care or Dependent Care
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter accounts

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $74,340 and $82,600 annual; however, while the salary range is effective as of the date of this posting, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including but not limited to experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as bonus, commissions, or discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered.

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Oticon Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affinitive Action employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.