Accounting Specialist/Financial Analyst

Ametek, Inc.•Woolwich, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role is responsible for general accounting within the Finance department and ensuring accurate and timely accounting and reporting of financial transactions. This role requires a solid understanding of accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel for data analysis. This role requires compliance with company policies, local statutory reporting, and U.S. public company reporting, including internal control requirements under Sarbanes Oxley.

Requirements

Post secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Minimum 3 years of experience in an accounting role.
Proficiency with ERP systems, experience with Epicor considered an asset.
Advanced Excel skills (i.e. pivot tables; xlookup/vlookup, sumif, etc.).
High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
Strong team player with a commitment to providing exceptional internal and external customer service.
Excellent communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

experience with Epicor

Responsibilities

Prepare, review and maintain accounting records to ensure accurate and timely accounting of transactions for monthly, quarterly and year-end financial close requirements.
Prepare and post journal entries, including proper support documentation and review of entries.
Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations and prepare supporting working papers for balance sheet accounts that support reconciliations.
Manage inter-company accounts and transactions including posting invoices and reconciling balances.
Processing AP payments and general AP support as required.
Accounting for employee T&E expenses using SAP Concur and assisting employees with T&E system and accounting questions.
Provide profit and loss variance explanations to ensure complete and accurate financial accounting and reporting.
Manage inventory cost accounting activities, including: Reviewing and posting inventory transactions, Closing inventory jobs and analyzing inventory activity, Performing inventory valuation and standard cost updates, Reviewing inventory variances and investigating discrepancies, Reconciling inventory subledger balances to the general ledger.
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to ensure accurate inventory transactions, effective inventory controls, and proper inventory valuation.
Participate in inventory cycle counts and annual physical inventory counts, including reconciliation and reporting of count results.
Other general accounting needs as required, including but not limited to accounts receivable, prepaids, fixed assets accounting and month end reporting.
Support the budgeting and forecasting processes by providing financial insights and historical data analysis.
Ensure compliance with company policies and internal control requirements.
Support for internal and external audit requests.
Assist with special projects, including enhancements to existing financial software and new financial software. Participate in system implementations and process automation initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls.
Maintain and update accounting procedures and documentation.
Other duties as assigned.