Junior Accountant

Sandvik; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their dynamic accounting team. In this pivotal role, you will support daily accounting tasks across multiple subsidiaries, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with local and international standards. Your expertise will help streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency, making a significant impact on the organization’s financial health. If you're passionate about accounting and eager to contribute to a forward-thinking company, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of accounting experience in a multinational company or public accounting firm.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with posting journal entries and ensuring accurate ledger entries.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions (SMF) is on an exciting growth journey, building the new digital era of manufacturing. Our digital manufacturing solutions automate and connect the component manufacturing value chain – from design and planning to preparation, production and verification. Our objective is to make the shift towards efficient and sustainable manufacturing. As the market leader in CAM and metrology software, with a global footprint and over 400,000 software licenses, we have a unique foundation to build on.

This position will support three Business Units within the SMF portfolio – SigmaNEST, GibbsCAM and Cimatron.

SigmaNEST is a leading provider of innovative end-to-end CAD/CAM software solutions to help professional fabricators increase ROI by optimizing material utilization, machine motion, manpower, and data management.

GibbsCAM designs, develops and delivers CAM software with a proven track record of productivity gains and is firmly positioned as a leading CAM innovator in the manufacturing and manufacturing industries.

Cimatron provides toolmakers with an integrated CAD/CAM solution for the design and manufacture of plastic injection molds and sheet metal stamping dies, as well as programming 2D to 5-Axis milling CNC machines.

Job Overview

As a Staff Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the accounting department by performing day-to-day accounting tasks across various subsidiaries and business units. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining general ledger entries, preparing reconciliations, and assisting with month-end and year-end close processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. General Ledger Management: Assist with posting journal entries, ensuring accurate ledger entries, and reviewing financial transactions for consistency with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
2. Month-End and Year-End Close: Support in the preparation of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations and adjustments across various entities and currencies.
3. Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial statements, balance sheets, and income statements for different regions and departments. Ensure compliance with both local and international accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).
4. Account Reconciliations: Perform bank, intercompany, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
5. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance operational efficiency.
6. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams (including finance, sales, and operations) to ensure accurate reporting and compliance across all business units.

Qualifications

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
2. Experience: 1-3 years of accounting experience in a multinational company or public accounting firm.
3. Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, QuickBooks). Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
4. Knowledge: Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS). Knowledge of tax regulations in multiple jurisdictions is a plus.
5. Attention to Detail: Strong analytical skills and ability to identify discrepancies in financial data.
6. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and regions.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a multinational environment or global accounting standards. Experience with cross-border accounting, including currency exchange and multi-currency transactions.