Senior Accountant II, AI & Digital Transformation

BEUMER Group • Somerset, NJ

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About The Position

BEUMER Group is an international, family-owned manufacturing and intralogistics company serving conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation, and distribution technology markets. The Senior Accountant II supports accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting in a fast-paced global environment, contributing across accounting functions and improving processes as the organization grows.

The role also serves as a digital transformation champion within Finance. It applies Microsoft 365, AI, automation, and data analytics tools to improve efficiency, controls, reporting quality, data accuracy, and decision-making. The position collaborates with Finance, Operations, and other business partners and performs additional duties and projects assigned by the Senior Accounting Manager or Senior Director of Finance.

The compensation range is $110,000 to $120,000 annually. Actual compensation depends on multiple factors and will not be below the posted minimum. BEUMER describes its employees as part of its family and states that it is committed to equal employment opportunity and a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field. Candidates with a non-accounting degree must demonstrate significant professional accounting experience and proficiency in financial reporting, accounting operations, and accounting principles.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, including verbal and written communication.
• At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with Percentage of Completion (PoC) and project accounting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with international exchange rates and secured funds transactions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling.
• Ability to work across multiple accounting functions and support team members as business needs evolve.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with global teams.
• Positive, professional, and proactive approach, with a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 and productivity tools, including Power BI, Power Query, and Power Automate.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI tools such as Copilot and emerging technologies to improve workflows, decision-making, and efficiency.
• Able to set and meet goals, show sincere care for others, and demonstrate a strong desire to win and contribute to a winning team.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of both GAAP and IFRS accounting standards.
• Experience with SAP Business One (SAP B1).
• Proven ability to support accelerated or streamlined month-end close processes.
• Experience in warehousing, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or bulk material handling industries.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of monthly financial reporting and close activities.
• Prepare and post daily, weekly, and monthly journal entries.
• Prepare, review, and analyze balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.
• Review and analyze profit and loss accounts, identifying transactions that need reclassification to the balance sheet.
• Record, classify, and summarize financial transactions in accordance with IFRS and company accounting policies.
• Support timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Perform financial analysis, develop reporting schedules, and validate data accuracy using advanced spreadsheet modeling.
• Conduct actual-to-budget and variance analyses and provide insights to management.
• Prepare and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
• Process accounts payable transactions related to intercompany activity.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Participate in special projects, process improvement initiatives, and cross-functional accounting assignments.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and other business partners to support organizational objectives.
• Use Microsoft 365, AI tools, and automation to improve data quality, reduce manual effort, strengthen controls, and accelerate decision-making.
• Lead identification and implementation of AI-enabled improvements across financial close, reconciliations, reporting, analysis, and recurring accounting workflows.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Senior Accounting Manager or Senior Director of Finance.

Benefits

• Medical and dental premiums covered 100% for the employee and eligible dependents.
• 401(k) with a generous match.
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• Ancillary insurance, including vision, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid company holidays, including additional flex days.
• Eligibility to participate in the Target Agreement Plan for performance-based bonus potential.

What This Job Offers

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