Senior Accountant, CT Operations

Barnes Group Inc.•East Granby, CT

29d

About The Position

Responsible for core accounting and financial reporting related activities of East Granby OEM business and supporting East Granby CRO and East Hartford Operations as required by the Finance Leader. Responsible for supporting the monthly financial closing and financial reporting for the businesses, in accordance with US GAAP. Proactively engaging in partnering with our outsourced Shared Services provider around Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and certain accounting and reporting related tasks. Maintain accuracy of the general ledger, including balance sheet reconciliations with a focus on timely and proper identification and disposition of reconciling items through business interactions and partnership with outsource provider. Monitor Vouchers Payable Report weekly and works with outsource provider/Shared Services Team and Division Purchasing/Shipping/Receiving personnel to disposition aged items. Support a strong internal control environment by ensuring adequate processes and procedures are in place in accordance with Barnes Aerospace policies. Support upstream daily, weekly, and monthly reporting for business leadership, ensuring accurate and timely results. Ensure all financial reporting deadlines and deliverables are met (monthly, quarterly, and annually). Work directly with Leadership to identify/promote continuous improvement and Lean initiatives in operations, asset management and productivity programs to maximize operating efficiencies and profitability. Continuous partnership with the Data Analytics and IT teams during all system enhancements and integrations Own the recording of all Payroll transactions processed by Shared Services Payroll, including proper and timely disposition of suspense transactions. Support annual physical inventory and cycle counting requirements. Monitor and maintain the integrity of the business data in databases used for various business reporting tools. Perform various financial analyses and special projects as requested/directed by Site leadership and Barnes Aerospace HQ.

Requirements

3+ years of related financial and accounting experience in public or private accounting.
Effectiveness in a lean team environment.
High level of organization with attention to detail and minimal rework (i.e., accurate the first time through).
Critical thinking; strong analytical/problem solving skills.
Strong understanding of US GAAP.
Strong self-motivation with high standards.
Focus on results (prioritizes timeliness/accuracy/completeness over "time served").
Ability to manage simultaneous work assignments and projects.
Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to effectively interact with all levels of management.
Strong Computer skills in MS Office such as Word, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint and other web applications.