As a GL Accountant, you should be able to perform the following under general direction and minimal supervision, in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and ASP policies, procedures, and guidelines:
- Preparation of US GAAP and local statutory financial statements for assigned legal entities. Experience with GAAP to Stat adjustments, supporting entity FS audits, responding to auditor queries, providing support, and adhering to timelines and due dates is required.
- Monthly closing process, including but not limited to:
- Standard and non-standard journal postings
- Intercompany invoices and reconciliation of month-end balances with regions
- Month-end accruals and prepayment/prepaid costs entries
- Knowledge of Fixed Assets and inventory processes
- Preparation and posting of journal entries during the month and at month-end
- Analysis of numbers, investigation of variances, and identification of issues or missing entries
- Maintaining monthly balance sheet reconciliations, reviews with management and auditors, and resolution of aged items using Blackline
- Preparation of interim financial statements and statistical surveys for assigned entities
- Payroll journal entries and coordination with payroll team for information sourcing and variance explanations
- Driving efficiencies, process improvements, and ensuring compliance with policies, local, and US GAAP requirements
- Performing ad hoc duties as required
- Communicating business issues or opportunities to management
- Advanced proficiency in SAP (Financial Module) and Excel is essential
- Interest in AI
You will succeed if you are:
- Familiar with internal and external audits, able to understand queries or seek advice, meet deadlines, and targets
- Experienced with standard processes, compliance, and SOX requirements
- Knowledgeable of VAT mechanisms, EU and non-EU transactions, assisting with VAT returns, and maintaining VAT compliance
- Capable of managing workload and pressure during peak periods
Qualifications:
- Over 3 years of experience in GL accounting
- Familiar with statutory accounting, financial statement preparation, and audits
- Experience with SAP and Excel
- Proficiency in English; additional European languages are a plus
- Experience with PowerBI, Python, and AI is advantageous
The team:
You will join a friendly, supportive international team of 12, divided into two main subteams, with 5 direct colleagues, reporting to the Senior Accountant – Cluster Controller.
Why join ASP:
- Supportive and collaborative environment
- Variety of tasks offering learning and growth opportunities
- Focus on continuous improvement
- Opportunities for career development across Fortive
About Fortive:
Fortive’s technology enhances safety, health, and industrial efficiency. We lead in software workflow solutions, data intelligence, AI automation, and disruptive tech, with a global team of 17,000 committed to innovation and growth, using the Fortive Business System (FBS).
We believe in your potential, the power of teamwork, and continuous growth and innovation.
About ASP:
ASP provides sterilization and disinfection solutions worldwide, pioneering low-temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilization, supporting healthcare in infection prevention with products like the STERRAD system and EVOTECH and ENDOCLENS systems.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For accommodations, please contact us.
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