GL Accountant

Kinetico believes in treating its employees with respect. They play a vital role in enabling our innovation, growth and success. We striveto provide them with opportunities to grow in a motivating environment.

Purpose: The Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial records through timely completion of month-end close activities, account reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and compliance with accounting standards (US GAAP). This role serves as a key contributor within the accounting function, partnering with cross-functional teams to provide financial insight, resolve accounting issues, and support continuous process improvement initiatives.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities according to established deadlines.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through accurate and timely transaction processing.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances from budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reporting packages.

Account Reconciliations & Analysis

• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.
• Review and analyze income statement and balance sheet accounts for accuracy and completeness.
• Support working capital analysis, cash flow reporting, and financial trend analysis.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.

Compliance & Reporting

• Support external audit requests.
• Assist with tax, regulatory, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Ensure adherence to US GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
• Maintain documentation supporting accounting transactions and financial reporting.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with departments including Operations, HR, Supply Chain, and Finance to resolve accounting issues.
• Provide financial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities as needed.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiencies.
• Participate in system implementations, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.
• Assist in enhancing internal controls and standardizing accounting procedures.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Timeliness and accuracy of reporting
• Support to management and other departments
• Effective analysis, recommendations, and decision-making
• Effective continuous improvement efforts for processes and workflows

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA certified (or in progress)
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience in a multi-plant manufacturing company
• Exposure to Cost Accounting
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems (JDE, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments.
• Experience in a multi-plant manufacturing company
• Exposure to Cost Accounting

Our Commitment and Difference:

Founded in 1970, Kinetico was started by two engineers who pioneered the development of non-electric, fully automatic water treatment systems. Evolving from the…