Accountant, Sr Staff

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following:

•Accounting

o Codes invoices and assists with any related internal requests

o Prepares and posts general ledger journal entries by maintaining records and files

o Maintains accounting procedures for assigned tasks

•Reporting

o Manages the month-end and year-end close for one legal entity, while maintaining timely and accurate reporting

o Prepares, reviews and distributes monthly operating and executive financial reports

o Reconciles and enters monthly financial information into the Group's consolidation system

•Financial Analysis

o Reviews monthly financial statements and investigates significant variances to budgeted and forecasted amounts for assigned business units

o Analyzes and reconciles various general ledger balance sheet accounts

o Prepares concise and accurate analytical reports as requested by management

o Supports the Business by providing meaningful analytics to the Management, Sales team or Department heads

•Budgeting and Forecasting

o Assists in the preparation of Budgets and periodic Forecasts for assigned business units and departments

o Assists the input and the reconciliation of Budget and Forecast information into the Group's consolidation system (HFM)

•Other

o Assists the Cost Team with the completion of the legal entity's annual physical inventory at off-site facilities

•Other special projects or necessary duties as required for harmonious business and working relationships

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

•Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

•Collaboration - Ability to work in a team environment to accomplish business objectives.

•Communication - Strong verbal and written communication skills; Ability to adapt to a changing work environment; Ability to effectively present information to peers and management.

•Confidentiality - Practices strict level of respect for, and protection of confidential information.

•Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

•Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Demonstrates attention to detail.

•Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

•Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; strong interest to find solutions.

•Multi-Tasking - Is able to coordinate and manage tasks and projects in a fast-paced office environment, in a concurrent, efficient and timely manner.

•Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

•Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Experience, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

•Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university.

•Public accounting experience preferred.

•Six-Seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

•CPA Certification or CPA Candidate preferred

•SAP and/or Oracle experience preferred

•HFM experience preferred

Language Skills

•English proficiency required; second language a plus - Spanish or French preferred.

•Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

•Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

•Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

•Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

•Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

•Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

•Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills

•Working knowledge of personal computers, including the Windows operating system.

•Proficiency in desktop software applications such as Microsoft Office (spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, project management).

•Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (Oracle preferred, or another large ERP system).

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, as well as periodically bend, stoop and stretch. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment. Requires eyesight within range acceptable to read numbers, reports and computer terminals. Requires hearing within normal range for telephone use. Occasionally requires lifting packages of up to 25 pounds. Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods of time, especially when traveling. Occasionally requires extensive standing or walking, especially at company meetings and trade shows.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to normal hazards consistent with an office setting. Typical lighting and temperature variation consistent with an office setting. Working with office equipment may pose occasional shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.