Accounting Manager
About The Position
The Accounting Manager will lead and develop the Kärcher North America (KNA) GL Accounting Team, establishing individual development plans and communicating clear job expectations. This role involves overseeing month-end close requirements, reviewing and approving journal entries to ensure strong internal controls and compliance with company policies. The manager will perform in-depth financial statement analysis, conduct monthly balance sheet reviews, and manage year-end financial statement audits with external auditors. Additionally, the role serves as a liaison with Kärcher Group Accounting and global subsidiaries on accounting matters, intercompany reconciliations, and HBII reporting packages. A key aspect of this position is to continually streamline accounting systems and processes through continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational efficiencies, growth, and accuracy.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- Approximately ten years of progressive accounting experience
- A strong working knowledge of US GAAP
- Hands-on experience navigating SAP systems
- Previous accounting experience within the manufacturing industry
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with Google Sheets
- Exceptional critical thinking and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to communicate effectively across all levels, including executive management and global colleagues.
Responsibilities
- Manage and supervise the Kärcher North America (KNA) GL Accounting Team, establishing individual development plans and communicating clear job expectations.
- Oversee month-end close requirements and review/approve journal entries to ensure strong internal controls and compliance with company policies.
- Perform in-depth financial statement analysis, conduct monthly balance sheet reviews, and manage year-end financial statement audits with external auditors.
- Act as a liaison with Kärcher Group Accounting and global subsidiaries on accounting matters, intercompany reconciliations, and HBII reporting packages.
- Continually streamline accounting systems and processes through continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational efficiencies, growth, and accuracy.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
- Paid Holidays (11 per year)
- Flexible PTO for exempt employees
- HSA, FSA, and 401K matching plans
- Paid sick time
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
