Senior Accountant

Atkore International; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Federal/state/local leave

Job summary

Atkore International is seeking a Senior Accountant based in Weatherford, TX. The role reports to the Sr. Finance Manager and covers month-end close, reconciliations, and internal reporting in line with US GAAP.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at least five years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and experience with JD Edwards, SAGE, AS400 or Hyperion. Willingness to collaborate across functions and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Excellent Excel/Word and data query skills.
• Experience with JD Edwards, SAGE, AS400 and Hyperion preferred.
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly close deliverables.
• Assist in preparation of the monthly flux analysis for management review.
• Prepare audit support for external and internal audits.
• Assist in developing and maintaining accounting policies and internal controls (SOX).
• Establish cross-functional relationships and drive process improvements.
• Participate in special projects, analysis, and reporting as required by management.

Skills

5+ years accounting experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Advanced Excel and data query skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

JD Edwards

SAGE

AS400

Hyperion

Job description

Senior Accountant - Weatherford, TX

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently searching for a Senior Accountant to be based out of our Weatherford, TX facility. Reporting to the Sr. Finance Manager, this role will be responsible for preparing and completing the month end financial close process including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and corporate supplemental reporting templates and compliance reporting in accordance with US GAAP.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of accounting or finance experience.

What you'll do:

• Prepare month-end journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly close deliverables
• Assist in preparation of the monthly flux analysis for management review
• Prepare audit support for external and internal audits
• Assist in developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures & performing internal control procedures (SOX) in areas of responsibility
• Establish effective relationships and work cross-functionally across the organization
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies for areas of responsibility
• Participate in special projects, analysis, and reporting as required by management
• Develop & implement processes into Shared Services for selected areas

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Excellent computer skills including Excel, Word, and data query tools
• Experience with JD Edwards, SAGE, AS400 and Hyperion preferred
• Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, complex technical issues in a clear, concise matter, to individuals with little or no technical background
• Ability to take initiative by identifying problems, conceptualizing resolutions, and implementing change
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced team environment with minimum supervision; Ability to work efficiently and accurately with details and fluctuating work volumes

Within 3 Months you'll

• Complete your Atkore immersion plan
• Develop relationships within the Finance team other key personnel
• Understand Atkore policies for accounting and internal controls
• Learned fundamentals of JDE and other software related to role

Within 6 Months you'll

• Assume full responsibility for all journal entries related to position
• Assume full responsibility for all reconciliations related to position

Within 12 months you'll

• Be subject matter expert in your processes and procedures
• Be able to provide suggestions for process improvements
• Be able to take on more responsibilities as needed

Atkore is a six-time Great Place to Work certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $75,360 - $103,620. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

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