General Accountant

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a General Accountant, you will contribute to the financial success and growth of the company by ensuring accurate financial reporting, helping maintain internal controls and support strategic decision making. Under direction of the Tamco Finance Controller, and in accordance with corporate policies and procedures, the successful General Accountant has a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to interpret financial data effectively while also creating a productive environment in a small onsite finance team.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, including preparing and approving journal entries related to manufacturing operations
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Support month-end and year-end close, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Account reconciliations
• Manufacturing-Specific
• Analyze production variances, including material usage, labor efficiency, overhead and scrap
• Support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs, investigating discrepancies
• Work with production and supply chain teams to ensure accurate BOM and routing data
• Aid in standard cost updates, cost roll, and cost of goods sold
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Compile and analyze financial information for the preparation of general ledger entries
• Prepare analyses of account reconciliations and ensure proper controls of general ledger activity
• Perform month-end and yearly close procedures, including reconciling and submitting financial information
• Act as a Sarbanes Oxley Auditor, assisting in internal and external audits and preparation of PBC schedules
• Provide financial support for forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variations from budget
• Generate periodic ad hoc financial reports
• Compliance and Documentation
• Support internal and external audits with required documentation
• Update and document accounting control procedures
• Maintain strong internal controls
• Fixed Assets
• Maintain an accurate Fixed Asset register
• Create/Update/Dispose of Assets (Including CIP)
• Run monthly depreciation for book and tax
• Coordinate physical verification of fixed assets
• Forecast Depreciation expense

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

• Required Experience
• Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience in public and/or manufacturing accounting
• Proficient in US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley / internal controls
• Prior experience in and understanding accounting for a manufacturing company
• SAP experienced preferred, but not required
• Effective organizational skills, including following up on his/her own needed actions
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel including data management
• Adept problem-solving skills and analytical ability
• Managing a small finance team

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

Travel & Working Environment

• Onsite office environment, 8am-5pm Monday - Friday
• The position may require working occasionally outside normal work hours
• Travel to Cincinnati, OH or Smith Falls, ON (CAN), typically once or twice a year

How we live our culture

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.