Sr. Corporate Staff Accountant

About the role

The Corporate Staff Accountant plays an integral part in the general accounting, policy implementation, and month-end processes for the Latham, NY Global Shared Service organization. Reporting to the Director, Global Accounting, the position maintains and controls certain General Ledger accounts and business transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including booking daily transactions, performing analytical work, and thorough review of financial records. The role also supports the framework creation of an SOX-controlled environment as PIP strengthens its control environment to support expanded growth from recent acquisitions.

The ideal candidate will have firm knowledge of basic accounting principles, attention to detail, strong initiative to identify opportunities for improvement, and the ability to design and implement improvements. Experience in an SOX environment and public accounting is preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work with a broad range of people, and comfort collaborating with other functions or external parties (vendors and customers) are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Accounting/Finance Department – Shared Services group.
• Perform intercompany A/R and A/P reconciliations.
• Perform trial balance mapping and loading, as well as check procedures to ensure proper posting and consolidation.
• Perform month-end uploads of trial balances, reconciliation, and intercompany eliminations for over 140 trial balances into consolidation software.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations across several entities.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements, footnote disclosures, and reporting packages by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Complete other duties and ad hoc projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of general accounting experience, preferably in a mid to large company.
• Preferred experience in a SOX environment.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Strong communication skills, detail-oriented, and ability to work independently as well as effectively in a team environment.
• Able to apply consistent standards while adapting to frequent changes in company requirements.
• Flexible and able to work with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills are required; experience with SAP, Eclipse, or similar ERP is a plus.
• Dependable, organized, and professional individual who is self-motivated and owns required tasks.
• Values and maintains confidentiality.