Sr. Accountant

Watts Water Technologies•North Andover, MA

2d•$95,000 - $106,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Watts Water Technologies is seeking a highly motivated, experienced accountant to join its Americas accounting team in the role of Senior Accountant. The candidate will play an integral part in the Watts’ internal and external financial reporting processes and will be part of the general ledger accounting team. This role will be hybrid in North Andover, reporting to the Sr. Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
5+ years’ working in Accounting field
Experience with large, manufacturing, multi-national, public corporations
Previous General Ledger experience required
SAP Experience required
large ERP system experience
Excellent system and computer skills, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)
Strong Excel skills including: vlookup, sumifs, pivot tables, ability to effectively manipulate and organize large amounts of data
Superior organization skills, ability to multi-task and re-arrange priorities as needed, monitor workflow in meeting critical deadline and project timetables
Self-motivated, problem solver, strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Team player, strong communication skills
High Level of analytic and quantitative skills
Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal skills are essential
Must be flexible and able to accurately work under time constraints and deadlines

Nice To Haves

QAD experience a plus

Responsibilities

Assists with the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements
Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of monthly journal entries and detailed account reconciliations
Responsible for maintaining assigned balance sheet accounts in compliance with related accounting policies, etc.
Participate in monthly reporting to HFM such as loading monthly trial balance and supplemental data forms
Meets with team and Manager to review and analyze their accounting reports and balance sheet analytical reporting
Track performance against budget and forecasts and explain variances for certain operating expenses
Assist and support SAP implementation
Assist with QAD system reporting process improvements
Assist with continuous process improvement
Maintain certain SOX control documentation related to internal controls over financial reporting and participate in annual SOX testing requirements
Responsible for preparation of Audit Schedules as well as other analyses for the year-end audit
Assists the manager with the preparation and implementation of accounting policies and procedures