Senior Accountant
About The Position
KiddeFenwal, LLC is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join its finance team in Ashland, Massachusetts. The role owns key general accounting and global consolidation activities, including general ledger management, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and month-end and year-end close processes. The successful candidate will have strong general accounting experience and be comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment. KiddeFenwal is a global designer and manufacturer of industrial and commercial fire suppression systems and safety controls. Its brands provide fire suppression, detection, and control systems for industrial, commercial, and marine sectors, as well as gas ignition, temperature control, and overheat detection products for OEMs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Demonstrated ownership, a positive mindset, and commitment to process improvement.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ERP systems; JD Edwards (JDE) is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including monthly journal entries and preparation of account reconciliations.
- Accurately book monthly accruals.
- Lead, coordinate, and execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for global entities.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial spend analyses.
- Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure timely completion of close deliverables.
- Coordinate with regional finance teams to ensure consistent accounting policies and practices.
- Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and intercompany reconciliation processes.
- Complete global schedules and ensure balances reconcile to the trial balance.
- Support accounting operations across multiple international subsidiaries and legal entities.
- Review and approve daily bank reconciliations for four bank accounts.
- Review and provide backup support for maintaining and updating U.S. fixed asset and CIP schedules.
- Support external audits by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and coordinating timely responses to supporting requests.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Provide backup support for Staff Accountant responsibilities as needed.
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
