Senior Accountant

Ecolab•Saint Paul, MN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is a member of the Accounting & Control Team reporting to the Accounting Supervisor based in St. Paul, MN. This role is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting and month-end close procedures as well as serving as a finance partner to the divisions and functions across the company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
Minimum 3 years of accounting and/or finance experience
No immigration sponsorship available for this position

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA
Public accounting experience
Experience with SAP, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), Blackline and Microsoft Office Applications
Strong accounting background, attention to detail, and well-developed organizational skills
Results oriented, proactive, and possesses a high level of integrity
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work with a high level of initiative and adaptability in a dynamic environment
Demonstrates ability to work well across divisions and functions

Responsibilities

Support the Ecolab North America monthly general ledger close process in SAP
Analyze monthly financial results for the North America entities
Prepare various journal entries during the monthly close process
Work closely with the Global Business Services (GBS) teams in Buenos Aires and Pune during month-end close, and throughout the month, on various accounting procedures
Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts
Assist in the quarterly balance sheet fluctuation review of the Ecolab entities
Prepare documentation to support external and internal audits
Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis and investigate issues providing explanations and interpretation
Maintain and enhance department processes, procedures, and related documentation
Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned to support department needs