Fostoria ERP Accountant

Key Figures:

• Revenue £1,100.7m (2024)
• ~8,000 employees
• Manufacturing in 20+ countries
• Global customer portfolio

Responsibilities

• Preparation of timely month end closing
• Providing an analysis and understanding of financial results
• Preparing detailed reconciliations
• Preparation of financial budgets, forecasts, and providing meaningful analysis of actual vs. forecast and budget
• Assisting with audits, continuous improvement, organization and documentation, special projects, and other accounting related duties as assigned
• Supporting month-end closing, preparation of journal entries, and other financial closing requirements
• Maintaining and improving internal controls, regulatory compliance, and accounting policies
• Preparation of financial budgets and forecasts
• Provide meaningful analysis of actual results vs. budgets and forecasts
• Prepare and reconcile various balance sheet accounts
• Prepare and maintain work instructions, documentation, and records
• Identify and drive recommended cost savings and process improvement opportunities
• Excellent Excel skills and the skills to maintain ERP cost and ledger systems
• Knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Able to support other accounting functions and collaborate with cross-functional departments to resolve financial discrepancies
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills
• Ability to self-manage and meet deadlines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
• Master’s degree and/or CPA a plus
• 5+ years of relevant experience

Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Excellent analysis skills
• Ensure work is accurate
• Team player and able to collaborate with multi-departments
• Able to work well with external contacts
• Good time management and planning skills, and meet deadlines
• Understand general ledger accounts and reconciliations
• Adhere to all Company policies
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills