Intermediate Accountant I/II (Revenue and Technical Accounting)

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Your Impact

As a Revenue & Technical Accountant at MSA, you will play a key role in supporting our global business by ensuring accurate, compliant, and insightful accounting across both recurring revenue processes and broader technical accounting areas. You will partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate complex transactions, support financial reporting, and contribute to ongoing process and system improvements. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys combining analytical problem-solving with technical research, and who’s excited to help modernize and automate accounting workflows in a global environment.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with business and finance teams to support both revenue-related and broader operational accounting needs across MSA’s global footprint.
• Assist in developing and maintaining models that ensure proper U.S. GAAP accounting treatment for recurring and non‑routine transactions.
• Perform monthly and quarterly analytical procedures to validate revenue results and overall financial accuracy.
• Support automation and system enhancement efforts designed to streamline manual processes.
• Prepare and support internal and external audit requests, including SOX compliance and documentation.
• Conduct accounting research and assist with the preparation of supporting materials for 10‑Q/10‑K disclosures.
• Learn core accounting and internal control processes and contribute by identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in special projects involving new business initiatives impacting accounting and revenue streams.

What You Bring

• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and SOX requirements.
• Ability to analyze complex transactions, perform technical accounting research, and articulate accounting conclusions clearly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders.
• Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting topics to both financial and non‑financial partners.
• Continuous improvement mindset with interest in automation, efficiency, and systems transformation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Intermediate I: 2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Intermediate II: 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience.

Preferred:

• Public accounting experience or accounting experience in a multinational manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SAP (including SAP RAR or similar recurring revenue modules) and/or Oracle EPM.
• CPA certification earned or in progress.

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