Senior Accountant - Brenham (On-site)
About The Position
This individual contributor role is responsible for the general accounting and reporting for a Valmont operations site. This position will work closely with the site controller and operations team to ensure appropriate accounting for transactions including sales, cost of sales, and expenses and reporting of such results to management. This includes posting of general ledger transactions, and preparation of account reconciliations responsible for the month-end closing process. Additional responsibilities include assisting with forecasting, supporting and monitoring internal controls, general ledger account analysis, and interpretation of operating statistics along with shared functions within the accounting team. This is an on-site professional exemption salaried position.
Requirements
- 5+ years of general ledger accounting experience including account reconciliations, journal entries, and a basic understanding of internal controls
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
- Working knowledge of user functionality and reporting using ERP systems
- Strong analytical, thinking and reasoning skills
- Demonstrated attention to detail and goal orientation with accountability measures
- Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and take action to solve problems
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and under high pressure
- Adaptability to change in this dynamic services business market
Nice To Haves
- Preferred Bachelors with 5+ years of relevant experience or associate’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience or 9+ years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance
- Certified Public Accountant
- Experience with IFS- ERP systems
Responsibilities
- Complete month-end balance sheet reconciliations and related activities
- Prepare intercompany reconciliations
- Record journal entries on the general ledger
- Determine appropriate accounting for vendor invoices and provide coding to Shared Services
- Prepare monthly financial reports, business activity reports (Scorecards), and/or reports required by regulatory agencies
- Upload monthly financials and review reporting for accuracy and compliance with US GAAP
- Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting as requested
- Assist with preparation of the monthly forecasting of business results to the business
- Provide audit support
- Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures and current accounting standards
- Maintain appropriate professional competencies and overall competencies of your functional area of oversight as well as understand and actively practice adherence to the company’s core values
- Work with Controllership, operations, Business Partner, and Corporate Audit to develop and/or maintain system of internal controls
Benefits
- Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
- 401k retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off
- Employer paid life insurance
- Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
- Work Life Support
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
- Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
