Senior GL Accountant

Tessenderlo Kerley • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

As the Senior GL accountant for Tessenderlo Kerley, you will support the accounting team while working with various internal departments and occasionally external auditors. This role involves leading the preparation and review of monthly accruals, complex journal entries, and general ledger activities, as well as owning critical account reconciliations and performing in-depth financial analysis. You will also partner with management to enhance the month-end close process, evaluate and implement accounting policies, strengthen internal controls, and provide insights into financial results. Additionally, this position serves as a backup for cash management and banking activities, supports ad hoc analysis and special projects, and assists with the annual audit process. The role also focuses on identifying automation opportunities, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring daily responsibilities are completed with accuracy and timeliness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge and experience with accounting standards, processes, reporting, and systems.
• Ability to work effectively as a diverse team member in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• High proficiency in IT skills (SAP or equivalent ERP system, Excel, Word, Business Intelligence-BI are a plus).
• Advanced interpersonal skills and the ability to add value to group outcomes through collaboration and developing effective working relationships.
• Hands-on approach with attention to detail, reliability, and a “get it done” attitude.
• High proficiency in analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be well organized and be able to effectively work with others and handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Positive attitude, good communication skills, assertive and strong team player.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly accruals, complex journal entries (including payroll accounting) and general ledger activities within SAP, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with accounting standards.
• Own critical account reconciliations and perform in-depth financials analysis, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies while providing clear, concise explanations to management and business partners.
• Partner with the General Ledger and Treasury Manager to drive and enhance the month-end close process, identifying efficiencies, reducing close timelines and implementing best practices across the function.
• Evaluate, interpret, and implement Corporate, Group, US GAAP, and/or IFRS account policies and changes, serving as a subject matter expert and advising stakeholders on accounting treatment and implications.
• Strengthen and monitor internal controls, particularly within the Fixed Asset function, ensuring internal control compliance and identifying opportunities for enhancements.
• Review and interpret financial results, providing meaningful insights and actionable recommendations to business partners and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Serve as a key backup and support resource for cash management and banking activities across Tessenderlo Kerley entities, ensuring continuity of operations.
• Provide leadership on ad hoc analysis and special projects, supporting strategic initiatives and senior management decision-making.
• Assist with managing financial information and support needed for the annual audit process.
• Identify and recommend automation and process improvement solutions while ensuring daily responsibilities are completed with detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and operational excellence.

Benefits

• Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (low employee premiums!)
• 401k Plan with dollar for dollar matching, up to the first 5% of employee contribution
• 401k Company Retirement Contribution at year-end, equal up to 4% of annual base salary
• Short-Term Incentive awards based on measured performance criteria
• Life Insurance – 2x Annual Base Salary
• Paid vacation & sick time & 10 paid holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement- up to $5,000 per calendar year- Non Taxable
• Adoption Assistance-up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance
• Paid maternity and Parental time off
• Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Telemedicine program - for you and your dependents
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability insurance
• Company referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior