Senior Staff Accountant

ATS Industrial Automation Inc.; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Employee events

Free coffee beverages

Employee referral program

Safety shoe programs

Job summary

ATS Industrial Automation Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to support project costs and general accounting duties. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and analyze financial statements while adhering to SOX procedures.

The role requires strong analytical skills, independence, and attention to detail. Excel proficiency and exposure to manufacturing cost accounting are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent; CPA preferred.
• Experience with Percentage of Completion accounting is a definite asset.
• Experience in manufacturing or job cost accounting is preferable.
• Strong analytical, financial reporting and accounting skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel; JDE experience is a plus.
• Hands-on, detail and results-oriented; able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage journal entries day-to-day.
• Reconcile accounts and analyze the income statement.
• Analyze the Balance Sheet and prepare cash flow forecasts weekly.
• Prepare monthly General Ledger and supplementary reports.
• Maintain SOX compliance and support internal/external audits.
• Lead or support ad-hoc accounting projects and yearly planning.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

JDE

Job description

Job Description

The Staff Accountant position will support various aspects of finance and accounting with an emphasis on project costs. This position requires solid accounting experience combined with strong analytical skills. The individual will need to possess strong problem-solving skills, work ethic, ability to work with minimal supervision, highly independent and dependable, have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, decision making skills and can work with others. This position will also require general accounting responsibilities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals. Adhere to all established procedures as defined by SOX, ATS Quality Procedures, Process Flows, Work Instructions, Safety Procedures, and the Employee Handbook.

Specific Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Accounting

• Responsible for the day-to-day preparation and management of most journal entries.
• Responsible for reconciliation of accounts.
• Complete and analyze the income statement.
• Complete and analyze the Balance Sheet.
• Prepare forecast cash flows weekly
• Responsible for the preparation of the monthly Metrics Report.
• Annually count the fixed assets and inventory and evaluate for potential impairment of fixed assets and inventory.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly General Ledger and supplementary reports.
• Maintain/update the write-ups compliant with SOX requirements.
• Support internal and external auditors as required.
• Lead or support ad-hoc accounting projects as needed
• Participate in the yearly planning process

Internal Control, Policies and Procedures

• Ensure that policies and procedures are adhered to in a consistent manner within the division and that the financial reporting standards are applied consistently.
• Regularly review policies and procedures with Divisional Controller and accounting team, to develop an ATS best practice approach for the financial management of the company.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of company policies and procedures.
• Ensure the safeguarding of company assets.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent business degree, CPA preferred

Experience:

• Previous exposure to Percentage of Completion Accounting a definite asset
• Exposure to a manufacturing or job cost accounting environment is preferable
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization both verbal and in written
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical, financial reporting and accounting skills as well superior computer skills (advanced knowledge of Excel, JDE experience a definite asset)
• Must be hands‑on, detail and results‑oriented and able to consistently meet deadlines

Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.

At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 600 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission‑critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.

Join our ATS Industrial Automation Team because:

• We VALUE our People: The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people.
• We’ve got GREAT Work Perks: We provide a variety of perks to our employees. Make sure you ask more about our flexible work schedules, employee events, free coffee beverages, employee referral program and safety shoe programs.
• We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards: Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, company paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance, comprehensive health benefits, 401K matching program, Employee Incentive Bonus program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program.
• We support internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT: ATS Automation offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development, including tuition reimbursement programs and our commitment to promoting from within.