Senior Staff Accountant

Kurita Europe GmbH; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kurita Europe GmbH in New York seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to support accurate financial reporting under IFRS and to manage complex intercompany transactions. The role requires strong journal posting, reconciliation, and analytical skills, with advanced Excel and MS Office capabilities.

Responsibilities include month-end processes, supporting audits, and ensuring data integrity across general ledger accounts while complying with internal controls and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Experience with intercompany transactions and related accounting activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries including accruals, prepaids, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Complete timely and accurate monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
• Manage intercompany consignment agreements and related accounting activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, reclassifications, depreciation, amortization, and other entries.
• Identify, research, and resolve discrepancies, unusual trends, and potential control issues.
• Assist auditors and tax accountants with information requests.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Excel proficiency

Intercompany accounting

Journal entries

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

Business Central

QuickBooks Online

Job description

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At Kurita, we aim to create new value for water and deliver solutions that support responsible resource use. Our philosophy guides us: “Study the properties of water, master them, and we will create an environment in which nature and humanity are in harmony.”We act with integrity, customer focus, and a steadfast commitment to innovation and safety.

Senior Staff Accountant

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for performing a broad range of accounting functions that support accurate financial reporting and effective business operations. This role requires strong prioritization, reconciliation, research, and analytical skills, along with in-depth knowledge of IFRS accounting principles and advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency. Key responsibilities include managing complex intercompany transactions, preparing and posting journal entries, and supporting month-end, quarter-end, and annual financial close processes.

Job Title: Senior Staff Accountant

Pay: $105,000

Responsibilities

• Complete timely and accurate monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
• Manage intercompany consignment agreements and related accounting activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, reclassifications, depreciation, amortization, and other recurring and non-recurring entries.
• Identify, research, and resolve discrepancies, unusual trends, and potential control issues.
• Compile and prepare information requested by external and internal auditors and tax accountants.
• Provide guidance and support to promote understanding of IFRS accounting requirements.
• Perform and support month-end, quarter-end, and annual financial close activities.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data within general ledger accounts.
• Ensure accounting activities comply with Company procedures and internal control requirements.
• Represent the Accounting department in cross-functional projects, as needed.
• Maintain assigned process documentation and support continuous improvements to accounting procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, CPA preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting principles.
• Experience with accounting software, Business Central and Quickbooks Online.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, primarily strong excel knowledge.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Kurita Group specialises in optimising the reliability and efficiency of industrial plants and projects. Our customised technologies and patented products for industrial water, paper and process treatment improve plant efficiency and plant lifetime as well as reducing costly downtimes.