Financial Accountant

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide. Working at Essity is more than a career, it is where you will play your part in a better future, to improve well-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere.

About the role

Essity is looking for an experienced Financial Accountant who will be responsible for reconciling accounts, posting journal entries, and maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles and reporting schedules so that the organization has a full and accurate statement of its financial position. They will also collect, compile, verify, and analyze financial information and prepare financial reports and accounting statements so that senior management has accurate and timely information for making financial decisions. The ideal candidate should/could live in the Appleton, Neenah, Menasha, WI area. We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.

Responsibilities

• Active role in the monthly financial closing cycle, including reconciling balance sheet accounts, recording journal entries, and maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles and reporting schedules so that the organization has a full and accurate statement of its financial position.
• Collect, compile, verify, and analyze financial information and prepare financial reports and accounting statements so that senior management has accurate and timely information for making financial decisions.
• Assist with internal and external business audits.
• Act as a speaking partner for Accounting services, providing technical accounting advice within area of expertise to functional or operational areas.
• Oversee and approve special procedures in relation to the defined Accounting services.
• Provide input regarding needed changes, inefficiencies, or other possible issues.

Requirements

Accounting degree preferred; previous accounting experience; detail-oriented with strong planning and organizational skills; advanced knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office tools; experience with SAP or Power BI a plus; strong work ethic; willingness to travel up to 10% of the time (domestic); ideally located in the Appleton, Neenah, Menasha, WI area.

Benefits

• United Healthcare PPO
• EyeMed Vision Insurance
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Wellness program provided through RallyHealthcare
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base