Accountant

nVent • Richland, MS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience required
• Strong attention to detail, timeliness, and accuracy, and excellent analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and SEC rules and regulations as well as state tax laws
• Proficiency with MS Excel required
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field strongly preffered
• Experience with Oracle ERP, consolidating software (e.g., OneStream), and project-based accounting preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and compile journal entries to ensure accurate and timely month-end close processes.
• Prepare month-end account reconciliations; research and resolve variances in an accurate and timely manner.
• Review monthly financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and appropriate supporting detail.
• Support credit and collections activities to promote timely cash receipts and assist in resolving invoice and payment issues.
• Partner regularly with site leadership, project management, and other stakeholders to support business and financial objectives.
• Maintain updated SOX documentation and support internal and external audit activities by ensuring completion of required controls and documentation.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and reports to support leadership decision-making and inquiries.
• Provide backup support for payroll and other accounting functions to ensure timely completion during employee absences.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure invoices are coded correctly and supplier payments are processed on time.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level