Americas Reporting and Controls Accountant (REMOTE)

EnerSys; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerSys, a global leader in stored energy solutions, seeks a highly motivated senior accountant to support regional accounting duties. This role involves assisting with the Americas Region consolidation process, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in GAAP, excellent Excel skills, and a minimum of 3 years of experience in finance or accounting.

Benefits

Paid time off plus paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance plan

Life insurance and short/long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

401K plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in finance/accounting.
• Experience in external audit with Big 4 or mid-tier firms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Ensure ERPs and the Global Consolidation System accurately reflect regional activities.
• Monitor compliance with GAAP and company procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of GAAP

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving abilities

Proficient in Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA

MBA

Tools

BaaN

SAP

HFM

Job description

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

What We’re Offering

• Paid time off plus paid holidays
• Medical/dental/vision insurance plan
• Life insurance, short/long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, flex spending, and employee stock purchase plan
• 401K plan
• Culture: We value and strive for excellence in all that we do through innovative technology by creating long-lasting relationships with our stakeholders, co-workers, and customers. We continually strive to foster teamwork, engagement, and enhance our employees’ skills and competence by providing appropriate training.

Compensation Range: $62,700 - $85,000

Compensation may vary based on applicant's work experience, education level, skill set, and/or location.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly motivated senior accountant to perform and support regional accounting duties within our organization. The primary responsibility is to assist with the Americas Region consolidation process during monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes. The role involves working closely with the corporate team, Americas accounting/finance group, and global counterparts to ensure the accuracy of source systems (ERPs) and HFM reflecting the company's activities and performance. Responsibilities also include preparing and reviewing reporting schedules and participating in ad hoc accounting projects requiring consolidation and technical expertise.

To succeed, the senior accountant must own various processes and reports, possess a solid understanding of GAAP to strengthen governance, risk, and controls, and demonstrate excellent Excel skills. The candidate should be process-oriented, highly organized, able to work independently, and perform well under pressure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepare and review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations within BaaN, SAP, and HFM.
2. Oversee corporate and regional fee processes.
3. Ensure ERPs and the Global Consolidation System (HFM) accurately reflect regional activities.
4. Communicate and coordinate with plant accountants, segment leads, department heads, and third-party providers for analysis, forecasts, journals, and reconciliations.
5. Prepare analyses on high-priority accounts, quarter/year-end packages, and audit requests.
6. Monitor compliance with GAAP and company procedures.
7. Identify control weaknesses and suggest process improvements.
8. Create and update detailed process documentation and work instructions.
9. Exercise discretion and judgment on confidential matters.
10. Handle ad hoc requests as assigned.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Travel to the corporate office is required for quarter-end close.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA preferred.
• MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in finance/accounting, preferably in a manufacturing and multi-entity environment.
• Experience in external audit with Big 4 or mid-tier firms preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Effective in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to learn new processes and systems quickly.
• Familiarity with financial statements.
• Self-motivated team player.
• Process improvement recommendations.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel, intermediate or advanced skills.
• Knowledge of intercompany transactions is a plus.

General Job Requirements

• Work in an office setting with minimal physical demands.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.