Sr Accountant

JELD-WEN, Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global door and window manufacturer is seeking a Senior Accountant in Winnipeg, MB. This role involves fixed asset accounting, ensuring control compliance, and performing month-end closing activities. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 2-4 years of relevant experience. Strong organizational and analytical skills are necessary, along with the ability to communicate effectively across the organization.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Generous leave policies

Retirement program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline preferred.
• Two to four years of experience in finance or accounting at a manufacturing company or public accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly PP&E accounting activities.
• Reconcile accounts monthly for accurate reporting.
• Participate in CAPEX project management and coordination.
• Support Flux analysis and reporting requirements.
• Prepare documentation for correspondence with Auditors.

Skills

Capitalization of costs

Problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Job description

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Company: Jeld-Wen Inc.

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Sr Accountant to join our growing team.

External Job Description

THE ROLE

As a valued member of the Accounting team, the Senior Accountant performs accounting and finance functions for fixed assets supporting all segments in North America. The position will report to a Senior Finance Manager and will be responsible for performing activities related to fixed asset accounting, month end close, fixed asset subledger management, control compliance and meeting respective deadlines. Solid communication, technology confidence, organizational and analytical skills are all necessary skills.

This position will be located in Winnipeg, MB, Klamath Falls, OR or Charlotte, NC and reports to the Senior Finance Manager.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform the daily, monthly, and quarterly PP&E accounting activities to ensure timely recording of PP&E financial transactions.
• Reconcile accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Participate in CAPEX project management and coordination.
• Support Flux analysis and reporting requirements.
• Extract, compile, review, and analyze information from a variety of financial and non-financial systems.
• Ensure internal policies and controls are complied with including data integrity, asset protection, segregation of duties, budgeting, financial reporting, information systems and adherence to corporate policies (GAAP, SOX compliance, etc.).
• Prepare documentation and lead correspondence with Internal and External Auditors.
• Participate in process improvements and documentation.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Operations and Project Teams as needed.
• Adherence to PP&E authoritative US GAAP guidance (ASC 360).
• Perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong knowledge of the capitalization of costs including accounting for capital projects, capitalized interest and fixed asset ledger maintenance.
• Customer-centric, focused on providing proactive systems solutions to drive business performance.
• Must be well organized and detail oriented with the ability to solve problems.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interface with all levels throughout the company.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage routine and work remotely without supervision.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline preferred.
• Two to four years of experience in finance or accounting at a manufacturing company and/or public accounting preferred.

Internal Job Description

THE ROLE

As a valued member of the Accounting team, the Senior Accountant performs accounting and finance functions for fixed assets supporting all segments in North America. The position will report to a Senior Finance Manager and will be responsible for performing activities related to fixed asset accounting, month end close, fixed asset subledger management, control compliance and meeting respective deadlines. Solid communication, technology confidence, organizational and analytical skills are all necessary skills.

This position will be located in Winnipeg, MB, Klamath Falls, OR or Charlotte, NC and reports to the Senior Finance Manager.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform the daily, monthly, and quarterly PP&E accounting activities to ensure timely recording of PP&E financial transactions.
• Reconcile accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Participate in CAPEX project management and coordination.
• Support Flux analysis and reporting requirements.
• Extract, compile, review, and analyze information from a variety of financial and non-financial systems.
• Ensure internal policies and controls are complied with including data integrity, asset protection, segregation of duties, budgeting, financial reporting, information systems and adherence to corporate policies (GAAP, SOX compliance, etc.).
• Prepare documentation and lead correspondence with Internal and External Auditors.
• Participate in process improvements and documentation.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Operations and Project Teams as needed.
• Adherence to PP&E authoritative US GAAP guidance (ASC 360).
• Perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong knowledge of the capitalization of costs including accounting for capital projects, capitalized interest and fixed asset ledger maintenance.
• Customer-centric, focused on providing proactive systems solutions to drive business performance.
• Must be well organized and detail oriented with the ability to solve problems.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interface with all levels throughout the company.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage routine and work remotely without supervision.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline preferred.
• Two to four years of experience in finance or accounting at a manufacturing company and/or public accounting preferred.

About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN worldwide, LaCantina and VPI in North America, and Swedoor and DANA in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.

JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ’America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ’World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’.

What We Offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, generous leave policies, retirement program, etc.

JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.

JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.