Senior Accountant

Search Solution Group; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Senior Accountant to support their financial operations. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including medical and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid maternity leave.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of financial principles (IFRS preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain accurate financial transactions.
• Prepare and maintain reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Skills

Problem solving

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP (Great Plains or SAP)

Reporting Systems (Board, BI, HFM)

Job description

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Search Solution Group provided pay range

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

The Senior Accountant, is responsible for supporting the operation of all accounting systems including maintaining accurate financial records, assisting in the preparation of financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations according to requirements of the business group and Freudenberg. The role holder is responsible for working closely with the accounting team to support the overall financial health of the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting and analysis: record and maintain accurate financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets and general ledger entries. Assist in the monthly / quarterly / annual closing process and preparation of financial statements and reports. Assist in the annual external audit process.
• Balance sheet reconciliation: prepare / maintain accurate reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts
• Compliance and risk management: maintain and monitor internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards, and external regulations in collaboration with external / internal audit teams and legal and tax depts.
• Business Partner: acts as a business partner for the local / regional management teams and is responsible for providing all decision takers with solid financial analysis.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: liaise with internal stakeholders, including controlling, operations, sales, purchasing and IT, to align systems and processes with business needs. Communicate effectively with senior management to provide updates on project status, system changes, and process improvements.
• Project Management / support: support / steer local projects in Finance
• Continuous improvements: drive process improvements and automation within the accounting function supporting Lean initiatives and implementing innovative solutions to enhance financial operations, reporting and efficiency.
• Internally: works closely with the Finance & Controlling Community, local management, IT and other departments to support financial operations.
• Externally: interacts with external auditors, and regulatory bodies, as required.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field with relevant exposure

REQUIRED SPECIFIC TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Basic understanding of financial principles (IFRS preferred), accounting and budgeting processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook), ERP (Great Plains or SAP, preferred) and Reporting (Board, BI, HFM preferred) Systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial recordkeeping

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (BEHAVIORAL AND/OR LEADERSHIP)

• Problem solving
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Holistic thinking and acting
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

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