SAP Controls and Reporting Accountant

Responsibilities

• Supporting the financial reporting of Fixed Assets across multiple business units.
• Serving as a point of contact for Global Procurement (GP), Research and Development (R&D), and Transportation.
• Executing capitalization, depreciation, and close processes in collaboration with IBM.
• Preparing and posting journal entries, including recurring entries, accruals, intercompany transactions, and closeout adjustments.
• Conducting monthly close activities such as CIP/AUC analysis, capitalization summaries, intercompany processing, and transaction cleanup.
• Generating and reviewing depreciation runs and reclassifications.
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations and conducting variance analyses.
• Maintaining CIP/AUC balances and preparing capitalization templates, approvals, and uploads.
• Tracking capital project statuses and ensuring capitalization readiness through collaboration with Finance and project teams.
• Managing intercompany billing and invoice processing across entities, acting as a liaison with IBM for asset processes and close deliverables.
• Collaborating with Finance, IT, and project teams to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.
• Ensuring compliance with SOX controls by properly authorizing and supporting journal entries.
• Participating in audits by providing documentation and performing large dollar reviews and capitalization validations.
• Identifying and leading process improvement initiatives, and supporting automation and standardization efforts.
• Assisting with special projects and providing analytical support to Finance leadership, focusing on capital spending trends and financial performance insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• CPA preferred.
• 2 - 4 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of SAP (S/4HANA preferred).
• Experience with Excel.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Preferred: Knowledge of business processes, experience with CIP/AUC, BlackLine experience, advanced Excel skills, ability to exercise independent judgment and influence stakeholders.