Works closely with the Accounting leaders to maintain effective accounting and reporting processes. Independently owns assigned sections of the close, including revenue, accruals, fixed assets and intercompany, with account analysis, reconciliation and variance reporting to department leaders and management. Plays an active role in modernizing the close by automating manual processes, applying AI tools in daily work and using data analysis to improve accuracy and insight. Builds cross-functional awareness across FP&A, AP/AR and Operations, and provides accounting support for operational initiatives as needed. The ideal candidate brings a winning attitude and a track record of finding better ways to work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- General Accounting/Month End Close - Independently owns assigned sections of the close, preparing journal entries for revenue, COGS, accruals, fixed assets, inventory and intercompany
- Prepares monthly account analyses and reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts with complete SOX documentation and evidence of review; supports SOX control execution and audit requests with minimal supervision
- Meets all monthly, quarterly and annual reporting deadlines, preparing financial statement support schedules, tax and audit work papers and other reports as required
- Performs monthly flux and trend analysis, identifies key business drivers and communicates clear explanations to department leaders and business partners
- Identifies manual, repetitive close tasks and builds automated solutions using SAP S/4HANA functionality, Power Query, Power Automate or similar tools, documenting them so they are repeatable and audit-ready
- Uses AI tools and agents (e.g., Microsoft 365 Copilot) in daily work, such as drafting commentary, reviewing support and summarizing contracts or data, while applying professional judgment and validating output
- Supports accounting for international entities, including intercompany activity, margin analysis and transfer pricing, building an understanding of global business drivers
- Coordinates and performs special projects, as needed