About the position
As a Part-Time Accountant at Gates, you will play a crucial role in the Corporate Accounting team, focusing on basic to mid-level accounting activities for various corporate entities. This position is designed for individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are inspired by challenging the status quo. You will be responsible for a range of accounting tasks, including booking journal entries, reconciling accounts, assisting in closing ledgers, and preparing forecasts. Your work will also involve management, statutory, and government reporting, ensuring compliance with established financial controls and SOX requirements. This part-time role requires a commitment of 20 hours per week, with the expectation of working in the office for two 8-hour days and having the flexibility to work remotely for the remaining 4 hours. However, it is essential to be onsite during the first two business days of the month for month-end close activities. You will be expected to support management reporting by preparing and entering actual results, conducting variance analysis, and distributing financial results on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Additionally, you will prepare monthly forecasts and annual budgets, including variance analysis for specific functions and cost centers. Your responsibilities will also include processing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and participating in special projects as directed by the Manager and Director of Accounting. You will ensure compliance with Gates' financial controls and support audit activities by providing necessary data to auditors. Continuous improvement of accounting processes will be a key focus, as you identify opportunities for enhancing accuracy, timeliness, and automation within the Corporate Accounting team.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the daily accounting activities of multiple basic to mid-level entities as assigned by the Manager of Accounting.
- Support management reporting, including preparing and entering actual results, creating variance analysis, and distributing financial results on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Preparation of monthly forecast and annual budget, including variance analysis to budget and forecast for specific functions and cost centers.
- Process journal entries, including preparation, recording, and collection of supporting documentation in compliance with Gates' financial controls and SOX requirements.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts, including cash and various accrual accounts such as taxes, payroll, benefits, and healthcare.
- Participate in special projects as directed by the Manager and Director of Accounting, including preparation of unclaimed property and headcount reporting.
- Ensure compliance with Gates' financial controls and SOX requirements.
- Support testing of internal and external audit activities by providing data to auditors and responding to inquiries.
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities for processes and procedures within Gates Corporate Accounting.
Requirements
- BS in Accounting or Finance with three years of specific experience.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles; knowledge of GAAP is beneficial.
- Experience in a large publicly owned corporation is a plus.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong team player who is proactive and able to support other team members.
- Demonstrates problem-solving skills and understands appropriate escalation points.
- Works well under pressure and effectively handles conflict.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Self-motivated and capable of seeking quality solutions while focusing on process improvements.
- Knowledge of basic SOX controls and auditing processes is important.
- Understanding of Oracle (or similar) financial modules is a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with financial reporting and analysis in a corporate environment.
- Familiarity with accounting software and financial modules.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and fixed deadlines.
Benefits
- Part-Time - 20 hours (not overtime eligible)
- Hourly pay range of $33.00 - $37.00
- Flexible work schedule with remote options for part of the week.
