Accounting Manager - Culligan Retail North America

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the month-end close process, which includes, but is not limited to:
  • Posting, documenting, and reviewing journal entries within a 4-day close in accordance with US GAAP
  • Ensuring completion & adequate review of all account reconciliations in Blackline
  • Auxiliary reporting required by the Corporate Controller’s group
  • Confirming intercompany balances are reconciled on a timely basis
  • Collaborating with key operations personnel throughout the organization
  • Preparation & distribution of monthly management reports and financial statements
  • Ensuring all necessary accruals are made in accordance with company policy & US GAAP
  • Coordinating with Corporate Tax group to address property and sales tax matters
  • Assist in the forecasting and annual budget process
  • Drive financial reporting standardization in accordance with Corporate accounting policies & procedures
  • Aid in the development of accounting policies and procedures
  • Deliver on special projects and ad-hoc tasks as assigned
  • Champion strengthening of internal controls and drive towards Sarbanes-Oxley compliance locally
  • Provide supporting data for quarterly and annual audits
• Assisting with internal/external audit requests
• Maintenance of a strong internal control structure and variance analysis to ensure that the needs of key business partners are met

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Accounting from a four-year college or university and four years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment
• Proven ability to influence a team in a results-oriented culture
• Proficiency in MS Office products – Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Strong attention to detail & Ability to communicate complex accounting topics to non-accounting teams
• Ability to work cross functionally
• Ability to adapt in fast-paced environments
• Experience with SAGE, Blackline, and HFM a plus
• CPA designation & licensure preferred

Competencies

• Resourcefulness
• Customer Focus
• Team Player
• Passion
• Integrity
• Organizational/Planning
• Communication
• Self-Awareness
• Energy
• Analytical Judgement/Decision Making
• Detail Oriented
• Target Salary Range

Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, geographic location, and business and organizational needs.

Full-time positions are eligible for competitive benefits, including paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, disability benefits and 401(k).