Staff Accountant

Sika AG; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Paid parental leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Floating holidays

Volunteer time off

Wellness reimbursements

Education assistance

Professional development opportunities

Employee referral program

Job summary

Watson Bowman Acme, a Sika company, is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to support the Finance and Accounting Team with accounts payable, month-end close, and reconciliations.

The role emphasizes ownership, accuracy, confidentiality, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment; experience with SAP and high-volume AP is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance.
• Experience in high-volume accounts payable processing and reconciliation.
• Experience in general ledger account reconciliation.
• Experience in sales tax calculation, tax exemptions, and certificates.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and cash disbursements, including daily GRPO reconciliation.
• Perform month-end, quarterly, and year-end closings, including reconciliations.
• Manage sales tax calculations, exemptions, and tax filings.
• Provide AR backup and assist with billing during absences.
• Prepare intercompany AR/AP reports and support audits.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Skills

Accounts payable processing

General ledger reconciliation

Bank reconciliations

Sales tax calculation & exemptions

SAP experience

Microsoft Excel

Confidentiality & ethics

Month-end close support

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

## About the RoleWatson Bowman Acme, a Sika company, is a manufacturer and supplier of expansion joint solutions for the transportation sector, including bridge and highway fabrication, preservation, and tunnels.The selected candidate will play a key role in supporting the Finance and Accounting Team with general accounting responsibilities including general ledger account analysis, account payable processing, month-end closing support, and bank reconciliations. The ideal candidate is someone who can take ownership of their work, complete tasks accurately and timely, has good judgement and can work with minimal supervision, and can identify and solve issues before they arise.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:* Accounts Payable & Cash Disbursements: Review, process, enter, and pay accounts payable, including managing the daily GRPO reconciliation schedule, matching vendor invoices, and executing monthly and weekly payment runs.* Financial Closing & Reconciliations: Perform month, quarterly, and year-end financial closing duties, including managing accruals, reviewing departmental expense reports, completing bank and balance sheet account reconciliations, and uploading intercompany AR/AP reports to Hyperion.* Tax Compliance & System Maintenance: Manage sales tax calculations, exemptions, and certificates; process monthly tax filings; maintain monthly exchange rates; and support internal /external audit requests.* Cross-Functional Team Coverage: Provide operational backup for Accounts Receivable (AR) and billing functions during team absences, including distributing daily customer invoices, managing the AR mailbox, and handling credit releases.* Year-End Procedures: Complete the Beginning Balance Roll Journal Voucher (JV) and compile annual vendor data files for 1099 tax reporting.## Your Skills and Experience* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance* Demonstrated experience in high-volume accounts payable processing and reconciliation* Demonstrated experience in general ledger account reconciliation* Experience in sales tax calculation, tax exemptions, and associated certificates* SAP experience preferred* Ability to work with sensitive information and to keep matters highly confidential* Exceptional organizational, time management, and communication (both oral and written) skills* Must be self-motived and results-oriented and comfortable working with month-end deadlines* Professional, positive, and a customer-first attitude* Must be able to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously* Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Powerpoint, and Word)* Possess the legal right to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship### Why Join Us* 401k with Generous Company Match* Bonuses* Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits* Paid Parental Leave* Life Insurance* Disability Insurance* Paid time off, paid holidays* Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time* Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements* Education Assistance* Professional Development Opportunities* Employee Referral Program & More!Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.