Finance

Senior Accountant

Sandvik, Inc is looking for an:

Senior Accountant, Mebane, NC, US

Location Mebane, NC, US

SANDVIK INC is a high-tech and global engineering group offering advanced products and services that enhance customer productivity, profitability, and safety. We hold world-leading positions in selected areas – tools for metal cutting, equipment and tools for the mining and construction industries, stainless materials, special alloys, metallic and ceramic resistance materials. In 2019, the Group had about 40,000+ employees and sales of about 103 billion SEK in more than 150 countries

We are looking for a dynamic and results-orientated General Accountant to join our team!

Key performance areas

The General Accounting Department is a shared service provider for 11 different Sandvik company codes or divisions. The General Accountant will support all divisions by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our general ledger, bank accounts and tax filings. The General Accounting department strives for continual improvement by means of internal controls, follow up, risk evaluation, and identification of opportunities to improve processes.

Summary: Supports the objectives of the department including its control environment, timely and accurate close, cost center budgeting, and actual to budget variance analysis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Performs month-end financial close cycle for multiple ledgers and meets strict month end close and reporting deadlines.
Maintains sufficient documentation to ensure all transactions are recorded and supported in the general ledger and appropriate sub ledgers.
Prepare journal entries as needed, including prepaid amortization, IFRS lease entries, calculating depreciation, deferred revenue, allowance for bad debts and intercompany transactions.
Prepares monthly account reconciliations.
Manages the fixed asset subledger and processes inventory, rentals and fixed asset transactions.
Resolves complex accounting issues, identifying and implementing improvements to accounting processes and procedures.
Assists with internal and external audits.
Participates in the creation and implementation of internal controls.
Communicates with a range of related parties to ensure that intercompany balances are posted accurately and on a timely basis.
Prepares/analyzes balance sheet and P&L reporting package monthly and reports to Sr. Management on variances and unexpected results.
Works on ad-hoc projects and reports as requested.
Conducts general ledger maintenance.
Responsible for assisting with tax filings for multiple states.
Responsible for resolving overdue bills and collecting payments from customers.
Control owner and reviewer for Internal Controls

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily during a 90-day probationary period. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 3 plus years of experience as a senior accountant with a manufacturing company. A demonstrated competence in MS Dynamics NAV, and a strong ability to use MS Excel to solve problems. Public accounting experience would be a plus.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret accounting guidance, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from internal customers, external auditors, or fellow financial professionals in an appropriate manner.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to apply logical and mathematical concepts to financial and operational matters

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of financial and accounting information.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package, including a competitive benefits package of health, dental and disability insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

How to apply

For immediate consideration, please apply to the General Accountant, Mebane, NC, US, Job ID: R0000000

At Sandvik Inc, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective, and background leads to a better environment for our employees, our business and our customers. We’re looking forward to meeting you!

Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at hrsolutions.us@sandvik.com. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.

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