Senior Accountant

KiddeFenwal; Ashland (MA); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KiddeFenwal, LLC. is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our finance team in Ashland, MA. The role covers general ledger management, month-end close, and global consolidation activities in a manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of accounting experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and JD Edwards expertise to support multi-entity operations and internal audits.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.

Responsabilidades

• Manage general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Lead global accounting operations and financial reporting consolidation, including close processes.
• Review daily bank reconciliations for four bank accounts.
• Support external audits with schedules and documentation.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide backup support for Staff Accountant responsibilities.

Conocimientos

US GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Herramientas

JD Edwards (JDE)

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

KiddeFenwal, LLC

Location: 400 Main Street, Ashland, MA, 01721 USA- Hybrid (3 days in office)

Company Overview

KiddeFenwal is the global market leader in designing and manufacturing innovative industrial and commercial fire suppression systems and safety controls. Our proprietary, fully certified offerings save lives, protect property, and minimize business interruption. Our brands—Kidde Fire Systems and Kidde Fire Protection—deliver highly engineered fire suppression, detection, and control systems across industrial, commercial, and marine sectors. Fenwal Controls supports OEMs with gas ignition, temperature control, and overheat detection products. Headquartered in Ashland, Massachusetts, KiddeFenwal operates globally, with facilities in the U.S., United Kingdom (KFI-UK), and India (KTI-India). Learn more at www.kiddefenwal.com

Our Purpose

We protect lives, livelihoods, and icons through innovative solutions, strong partnerships, and exceptional customer experiences. Built on a foundation of integrity and safety, we drive results with speed and excellence while fostering innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance team in Ashland, MA. This role owns key general accounting and global consolidation activities, including general ledger management, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and month-end and year-end close processes. The ideal candidate has strong general accounting experience and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations
  • Assist in the month-end and year-end close processes, including monthly journal entries and preparing account reconciliations.
  • Responsible for the accurate booking of monthly accruals.
• Lead global accounting operations and financial reporting consolidation including:
  • Lead, coordinate and execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for global entities.
  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial spend analyses.
  • Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure timely completion of all close deliverables.
  • Coordinate with regional finance teams to ensure consistent accounting policies and practices.
  • Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations and intercompany reconciliation processes.
  • Complete global schedules ensuring that all balances reconcile to the trial balance.
  • Support accounting operations across multiple international subsidiaries and legal entities.
• Review and approve daily bank reconciliations of four bank accounts
• Review and provide backup support for maintaining and updating U.S. fixed asset and CIP schedules.
• Support external audits by preparing schedules, providing necessary documentation and coordinating with team members for timely supporting requests
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement
• Provide backup support for Staff Accountant responsibilities as needed
• Other tasks and duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles
• Experience with ERP systems, JD Edwards (JDE) is highly preferred
• Highly proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Demonstrates ownership, a positive mindset, and a commitment to process improvement.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications

KiddeFenwal, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.