Senior Accountant

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead multi-entity monthly close, reconciliations, and payroll processing for a global organization. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, SOX controls, and intercompany activities within a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will bring 6–10 years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and expertise with ERP systems, including Dynamics AX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in accounting/finance.
• MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred.
• Typically 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the multi-day monthly close calendar (D-2 through D5) including AP, GL close, journal entries, actuals, accruals, and prepaid amortizations.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciler checklist for timely completion by controllers.
• Perform cash management and sales tax reconciliations; manage intercompany reconciliations.
• Process and post weekly payroll across multiple pay groups; allocate costs and upload payroll entries.

Skills

US GAAP

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

SOX compliance

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

MBA and/or CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

ERP software

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.
Position: Senior Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Own the multi-day monthly close calendar (D-2 through D5), including AP close, GL close, journal entries, actuals, accruals, and prepaid amortizations, and opening of next-period ledgers for all assigned companies.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for various accounts, investigating variances and resolving outstanding items.
• Maintain the balance sheet reconciler checklist to ensure timely completion from various business unit controllers.
• Perform cash management and sales tax reconciliations, as well as manage worldwide intercompany reconciliations and issue resolution.
• Submit AP netting and post results in the ERP system and reconcile final AR/AP netting activity with the banking partner.
• Process and account for weekly payroll across multiple pay groups, allocate costs across business units, and upload payroll journal entries to the ERP system.
• Maintain and update batch/module controls within Microsoft Dynamics AX and support related ERP system configuration for assigned companies.
• Prepare and reconcile annual 1099 reporting and support assigned sections of the domestic tax package in coordination with the corporate tax team.
• Lead assigned sections of the semi-annual corporate control validation process, ensuring compliance with SOX standards.
• Partner with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Corporate Finance, and other cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and support close deadlines.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior accounting staff and serve as a backup resource for other close and reconciliation processes within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred.
• Preferably 6 - 10 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a shared services, multi-entity, or corporate close environment.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX or other ERP systems preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, formulas, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.
Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/