Senior Accountant

**How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?**:
The purpose of this role under general direction of the Accounting Manager is to assist in the day to day accounting duties for the Process Gases Division. This will include (but not limited too) month-end closing, variance analysis, account reconciliations, various monthly, quarterly, annually related internal/external audit processes, budgeting, and special reporting/projects.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:Include the following:

- Assist in the day to day accounting operations of division
- Assist with month-end closing of the Process Gases Division. Prepare journal entries, accruals, reclasses, variance analysis, and various closing reports. Current Corporate guidelines are set at a tight 1-2 day calendar close.
- Completion of account reconciliations.
- Complete various monthly reviews/audits for internal and external audit needs.
- Perform other miscellaneous tasks as required.
- Ability to travel as job requirements necessitate.
- Required to make a variety of decisions, some complex in nature, with concern for impact on others, but predominately affecting own area of control.
- Provides and implements workable solutions to business issues / problems.
- Conducts work planning, estimation and prioritization to optimize performance of group / resources.
- Manages effective internal / external client relationships within own area of responsibility, and builds client relationships in the wider group or unit.
- Assist with various FP&A work and other ad hoc reporting.
- Assist with year-end internal/external audit requests as well as field audits throughout the year.
- Support acquisition integration activities and analyses as requested.
- Responds to requests for information, internal and external.
- Assist in compliance with all regulatory filing and reporting requirements.

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**Are you a MATCH?**:
**QUALIFICATIONS**:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Proven track record of success in prior senior accounting roles.
- Strong technical accounting experience, knowledge, and understanding of accounting principles.
- Proven ability to multi-task, work independently, take on various responsibilities and prioritize as needed.
- Ability to work efficiently and complete tasks in timely fashion.
- Strong organizational, team-building and people skills.
- The ability to work and navigate within a complex matrix organization. Ability to manage multiple priorities and juggle between local and corporate deadlines.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
- Minimum of five years of accounting experience in positions of increasing responsibility.
- Major ERP and Consolidation system experience (SAP/BPC/Cadency). SAP is preferred.
- General Ledger, financial reporting systems, preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and supporting month-end close processes.
- Budgeting (including performing variance analysis)
- Manufacturing experience a plus
- Strong analytical skills preferred
- Strong Excel skills a must (VLookups, Pivot Tables, Advanced Formulas)
- Must be able to work extended hours and some weekends as needed to meet tight month-end close deadlines.

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