Senior Accountant

About the role

This individual will be responsible for the assigned activities related to the monthly financial closing cycle including preparation and upload of journal entries, review and follow-up activities based on evaluation of financial results, account analysis and reconciliations, preparation of income tax related activities, managing the intercompany balancing/reporting process, and collection of intercompany accounts receivable balances.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process including preparing, reviewing, and posting journal entries.
• Perform complex balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accurate and timely general ledger maintenance.
• Review and interpret financial results during Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3 financial close periods to ensure all entries have been recorded, and the financial results are complete and accurate.
• Cook with internal auditors and external auditors to satisfy audit requests of information requested to complete their required audit procedures.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the accounting staff to assist in their development and growth.
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements to accounting processes.
• Be able to extract, manage, and manipulate substantial amounts of data from legacy systems to facilitate execution of job responsibilities and analysis.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires 7-10 years of related experience.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to effectively handle multiple priorities.
• Close attention to detail with the ability to audit work, identify issues, and implement process improvements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and establish proactive corrective actions.
• Proficiency in ERP Systems, especially SAP and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLookups, Pivot Tables).
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including preparation of reports, presentations, and business correspondence.
• Solid business acumen and ability to partner across functions and interface with management.
• High level of integrity, strong ethics, and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR).

About Legrand North And Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.

About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division

Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world. Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Legrand is an equal opportunity employer.