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Parker Hannifin Corporation is seeking a skilled Accountant to support the revitalization of capital expenditures investment across the Braking Systems Division.

• Support the intercompany expense reconciliation process and lead the process for wage and benefits.
• Control the monthly account reconciliation process and ensure internal controls associated with intercompany and accrual accounts are appropriately reviewed.
• Facilitate and manage capital expense workflow for Braking Systems, track actual and projected expenditures to budget, and respond to management inquiry about capex status.
• Prepare month-end journal entries for multiple companies during the month end closing process, including ownership of intercompany close and wage/benefit expense and accrual processing.
• Analyze and perform monthly account reconciliations on a timely basis for multiple accounts with an emphasis on justification of balances.
• Perform variance analysis on account balances to identify and investigate significant differences; properly journalize any necessary corrections and true-ups related to balance sheet accounts.
• Support a strong internal control environment through ensuring timely and accurate deliverables on account reconciliations, fixed asset audits, intercompany alignment with Group Guidelines.
• Document current processes and collaborate with other data owners to recommend actions which support efficiency, streamlining, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain working relationships with areas outside of Accounting in order to provide accurate records and general journal entries related to the Company's activities.
• Analyze financial data and/or correct accounting fluctuations to ensure proper decision making.
• Prepare spreadsheets and reports on an ad-hoc basis for management, forecasting, or audit support.

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant accounting experience, with large company manufacturing experience preferred.
• Independent problem-solving skills to evaluate financial results and explain variances.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize with changing situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Interpersonal skills with ability to challenge the business while maintaining strong relationships both within Accounting and across other functions.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal oversight.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong communications skills (written and verbal).
• SAP system experience is a plus.
• Audit experience is a plus.
• Experience working for a large, multinational company and/or in manufacturing a plus.
• Skillful at MS Office, including strong Excel (lookups, pivot tables) and a data-basing mindset.