Senior Accountant

Fortive • Pittsburgh, PA

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is committed to excellence in financial oversight and compliance, particularly in managing our Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program, liaising with external and internal auditors, assisting with tax compliance matters, and researching and addressing technical accounting issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 3-5 years of general accounting and/or internal audit experience
• Experience in SOX compliance testing and internal auditing
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Organization skills, including ability to set priorities and work within time constraints
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Strong ethics and ability to work as an effective, collaborative team member

Nice To Haves

• Big 4 or other public accounting experience
• CPA or CIA license
• Prior experience preparing and filing sales and income tax returns
• Knowledge of Oracle E-Business Suite and AuditBoard (Optro)

Responsibilities

• Lead the oversight of the SOX compliance program, ensuring adherence to regulations and accurate reporting. Conduct compliance testing and collaborate with relevant departments to implement improvements.
• Coordinate and perform annual Balance Sheet Review audits for global entities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external and internal auditors. Prepare and provide comprehensive documentation and ensure effective communication to facilitate smooth audit processes.
• Investigate and resolve complex accounting issues, ensuring financial practices align with US GAAP standards. Provide expert knowledge and guidance on technical accounting matters to support accurate financial reporting.
• Participate in domestic and foreign tax compliance, including preparation of tax packages, assisting with tax audits, and collaborating with the Controller and Assistant Controller on other tax matters.
• Lead process improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees