Senior Accountant

Coperion is a global industry and technology leader in process technology serving a variety of end markets, including plastics, plastics recycling, food, pet food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemical, battery, and mineral industries. Our teams of experts create high‑quality process technologies and systems optimized for the best end products, highest efficiency, and sustainability.

Site:
Niederlenz (by Lenzburg), Switzerland.

This position is responsible for group reporting in One Stream, VAT, all general ledger journal entries for CKS and other small entities, fixed assets, bank accounts, project controlling, SOX controls, and financial master data management, in close cooperation with the head of finance.

• Coordination, preparation, and support of internal and external audits (SOX, EY, tax audits)
• Timely and accurate monthly reporting according to US GAAP and statutory reporting for Coperion K-Tron Switzerland and for subsidiaries in EMEA and US in One Stream and forecasts
• Timely tax declarations with support from external specialists, including VAT declarations in CH, DE, UK, and FR
• Support AR and AP specialists locally and at shared service centre
• Intercompany recharges, commissions, and IC matching
• Cash collection and accounts receivables bad‑debt reserve
• Accounts payable payments and cash forecast
• Goods received not invoiced reconciliation
• Maintain project accounting and support project controlling regarding project capitalization, margin and variance analysis
• Review material cost variances, inventory and revenue cut‑off and update product cost calculations
• Responsible for all accounting‑related tasks, including mapping, maintenance of chart of accounts, cost centres, and business units
• Account reconciliations and supervision of shared service centre
• Quick support for ad‑hoc requests from Group Finance, local management, and project management
• Leasing tool super user
• Payroll reconciliation between HR and ERP system
• Other tasks and ad‑hoc projects

• Several years’ experience in international accounting (including VAT and SOX)
• Very good written and verbal German and English skills
• Advanced experience using Microsoft Excel
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize diverse projects
• Willingness to identify root causes and implement process improvements
• Foster a collaborative and high‑performing team culture, encouraging open communication and teamwork
• Willingness to collaborate with virtual teams in shared service centres
• Bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting or accounting education ("eidg. Fachausweis")
• Big 4 audit experience is a plus
• Strong analytical thinking
• Good communication skills

• Over and above a competitive salary
• 60 % employer contributions to pension plans
• Sick leave insurance, accident insurance and other contributions fully covered by the employer
• Further development through individual employee development programs, including external training
• Team‑building activities
• An inclusive and supportive corporate culture
• An exciting and varied range of tasks in a fast‑growing and innovative company that is a global market leader in many industries