Sr. Staff Accountant

GKN Aerospace Careers•Muncie, IN

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Controller, the Senior Accountant will perform accounting activities to ensure compliance with IFRS, corporate policies and external auditors. The Senior Accountant will have an active role in financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, monthly closing, journal entries, and account analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent
3+ years of progressive experience in the accounting field, including experience in a manufacturing industry, required
3+ years of intermediate-to-advanced experience with MS Excel required, including functions such as pivot, v-lookups, and formulas

Nice To Haves

Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, including IFRS
Knowledge of ERP systems
Strong analytical and accounting skills
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word and Access
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of fully integrated ERP software packages
Ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment

Responsibilities

Coordinate the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, preparing/reviewing journal entries, and account reconciliations.
Identify and resolve financial accounting issues.
Preparation of Monthly financial statements/forecasts in One Stream software.
Assist in preparation of management reports and accompanying schedules, worksheets, and narratives including "Budget vs Actual" variance reports and presentations.
Coordinate and complete periodic Corporate Tax Packages and regulatory filings.
Assist with external and internal audits/reviews.
Complete requested materials timely.
Evaluate and document procedures and workflow to achieve accurate and efficient accounting systems, safeguard company assets and ensure transactions are recorded properly.
Assist with system enhancements to increase efficiency, including testing and final approval for upgrades of systems reports and automating process.
Forecasting and monitoring cash projects to actual.
Maintain fixed subsidiary ledger in Sage FAS, depreciation schedules, costing appropriateness of new assets and monitoring asset costs against approved expenditures.
Perform other related duties as required.