Sr. Accountant - El Mirage

Pella Corporation•El Mirage, AZ

About The Position

Description SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Indirectly works with cost management, sales subsidiaries, acquired subsidiaries and Corporate finance team members to support the system needs. No direct supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE BS/BA in Accounting or related field with 3-6 years’ experience preferred. CPA/CMA preferred. Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access) and willing to develop proficiency in other applicable accounting and operating systems. Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks in an environment of constant interruptions and be able prioritize responsibilities. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Excellent verbal and written English language skills are required as well as good public relations, public speaking, instructional/teaching, and customer service skills. Ability to read, interpret, understand and explain documents such as processes and company reports. Ability to effectively present information to others, gather information from others, and respond appropriately to questions from employees, managers, co-workers, agents, customers, and the general public. Must be able to listen, assess situations and make objective decisions. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Must be a team player and exhibit a strong desire to learn and promote self-growth. Must be pro-active, have a good attitude, be self-disciplined, and self-motivated. Must be a "take-charge" person with a demonstrated ability to follow projects through to completion. Attention to administrative detail is required. Must be articulate, able to give clear instructions, demonstrate organizational skills, and meet reasonable deadlines. Must be able to maintain strict confidence with regards to sensitive and protected personnel/confidential information. MATHEMATICAL AND OTHER SKILLS Ability to compile and decipher information in spreadsheet format. Strong aptitude for compiling, deciphering and relating financial information in various formats. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Must have ability to solve practical problems without close supervision. Must be able to determine appropriate resolution in dealing with employee concerns and questions and set appropriate boundaries. Must possess good thought processes, problem-solving skills, and investigative theory. Must always be able to use sound judgment and make objective decisions in the company’s best interest. Must be able to demonstrate ability to synthesize people and events, problem solve, and engage individuals in effective conversation. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS CPA/CMA preferred. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS This job may require travel depending on responsibilities and site coverage assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. COMPUTER SKILLS Word, Excel, and Power Point. Oracle, Hyperion (HFM and Essbase), OneStream and/or Anaplan experience preferred. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Qualifications Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Requirements

BS/BA in Accounting or related field with 3-6 years’ experience preferred.
Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access) and willing to develop proficiency in other applicable accounting and operating systems.
Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks in an environment of constant interruptions and be able prioritize responsibilities.
Excellent verbal and written English language skills are required as well as good public relations, public speaking, instructional/teaching, and customer service skills.
Ability to read, interpret, understand and explain documents such as processes and company reports.
Ability to effectively present information to others, gather information from others, and respond appropriately to questions from employees, managers, co-workers, agents, customers, and the general public.
Must be able to listen, assess situations and make objective decisions.
Must be a team player and exhibit a strong desire to learn and promote self-growth.
Must be pro-active, have a good attitude, be self-disciplined, and self-motivated.
Must be a "take-charge" person with a demonstrated ability to follow projects through to completion.
Attention to administrative detail is required.
Must be articulate, able to give clear instructions, demonstrate organizational skills, and meet reasonable deadlines.
Must be able to maintain strict confidence with regards to sensitive and protected personnel/confidential information.
Ability to compile and decipher information in spreadsheet format.
Strong aptitude for compiling, deciphering and relating financial information in various formats.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Must have ability to solve practical problems without close supervision.
Must be able to determine appropriate resolution in dealing with employee concerns and questions and set appropriate boundaries.
Must possess good thought processes, problem-solving skills, and investigative theory.
Must always be able to use sound judgment and make objective decisions in the company’s best interest.
Must be able to demonstrate ability to synthesize people and events, problem solve, and engage individuals in effective conversation.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Nice To Haves

CPA/CMA preferred.
Oracle, Hyperion (HFM and Essbase), OneStream and/or Anaplan experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains and updates general ledger accounts in appropriate financial systems.
Prepare, review and post journal entries and system generated transactions for accuracy, as necessary.
Prepare and review monthly financial statements in accordance with the closing timeline.
Analyze variances and provide insights into financial activity to management.
Provide identified management teams with accurate and timely financial analysis including scenarios, options, recommendations, etc, where needed.
Prepare and/or review various balance sheet reconciliations ensuring activity is accurate and reconciling items are cleaned up timely.
Generate continuous improvement ideas to reduce complexity and improve accuracy for the Pella Enterprise.
Serve as liaison to a variety of team members to answer questions about accounting transactions, proper places to charge, best practices, etc.
Create and maintain documentation on processes.
Perform accounting research as requested for new transactions or for new accounting pronouncements, determining appropriate treatment.
Prepare budgets and forecasts for items designated to this position.
Coordinate and prepare interim and year end audit work papers.
Complete year end close process in timeline outlined with no material adjustments.
Supports and ensures adequate internal accounting controls are in place as well as policies and procedures are established and followed across the Pella Enterprise related to financial accounting and reporting.
Partner with team members to drive overall business improvements.
Complete ad-hoc business performance reporting.
Assists with the integration of acquisitions and the appropriate accounting treatment of divestitures.
Assists in the implementation of new technologies and applications, to enable overall financial process efficiency and effectiveness.
Special projects as assigned.