Senior Accountant

Job highlights
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Qualifications
A basic understanding of IFRS and US GAAP accounting principles and practices
Previous accounting experience and knowledge of departmental job functions and procedures
SAP FI/CO knowledge
Experienced in oral and written communication skills
Ability to organize and prioritize work in a timely manner and react well under pressure
Strong analytical abilities and excellent mathematical aptitude
Team Oriented
Self-motivated and proactive
Innovative
Highly ethical
Trustworthy
At a minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
5+ years of related experience with progressive responsibilities
Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative, and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense, and resourcefulness
Proven ability to solve complex problems and make decisions
Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office
Benefits
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefit plans eligible to enroll within 30 days of hire!
Annual Merit increases, Bonuses, and 401K Discretionary company match up to 5%!
Opportunity for advancement and training opportunities for all employees!
Responsibilities
Responsible for the preparation and coordination of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting using BW4HANA with SEM-BCS consolidation tool for financial, tax and audit purposes in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with the corporate guidelines and time schedule
Maintains Commission Settlements and Reporting to Distributors including review of customer master data for all new accounts related to commission, review of new material idents for Commission Group setup, review for adjustments and manual commissions, and setting up of new commission vendor as needed
Calculate Rebates for Distributors, responsible for Customer Rebates for payouts, analysis, accrual adjustment and final analysis and reconciliation of accrual
Prepare payroll journal entry and update payroll reconciliation; Prepare journal entries related to accruals, intercompany, benefit related, insurance, taxes and others as necessary
Process recurring journal entries including audit fees and prepaids, run monthly allocations
Perform G/L account reconciliations and bank reconciliations
Maintain Prepaid Insurance spreadsheet, review expense accounts for other prepaid items and record journal entries
Assist with banking activities as directed
Prepare tax schedules and insurance forecast as needed
Maintain Procedures and Work Instructions in ETQ Reliance as needed
Serve as a critical knowledge support and backup to the Accounting Supervisor as needed
Maintains confidentiality
Job description
BYK Additives & Instruments is one of the world’s leading suppliers in the field of additives and measuring instruments. Around the world, the additives of BYK ensure that coatings and plastics precisely obtain the desired properties and the correct quality.

We’re looking for a highly motivated, experienced Senior Accountant to join our team!
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefit plans eligible to enroll within 30 days of hire!
• Annual Merit increases, Bonuses, and 401K Discretionary company match up to 5%!
• Opportunity for advancement and training opportunities for all employees!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for the preparation and coordination of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting using BW4HANA with SEM-BCS consolidation tool for financial, tax and audit purposes in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with the corporate guidelines and time schedule.
• Maintains Commission Settlements and Reporting to Distributors including review of customer master data for all new accounts related to commission, review of new material idents for Commission Group setup, review for adjustments and manual commissions, and setting up of new commission vendor as needed.
• Calculate Rebates for Distributors, responsible for Customer Rebates for payouts, analysis, accrual adjustment and final analysis and reconciliation of accrual.
• Prepare payroll journal entry and update payroll reconciliation; Prepare journal entries related to accruals, intercompany, benefit related, insurance, taxes and others as necessary.
• Process recurring journal entries including audit fees and prepaids, run monthly allocations.
• Perform G/L account reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain Prepaid Insurance spreadsheet, review expense accounts for other prepaid items and record journal entries.
• Assist with banking activities as directed.
• Prepare tax schedules and insurance forecast as needed.
• Maintain Procedures and Work Instructions in ETQ Reliance as needed.
• Serve as a critical knowledge support and backup to the Accounting Supervisor as needed.

SKILLS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• A basic understanding of IFRS and US GAAP accounting principles and practices
• Previous accounting experience and knowledge of departmental job functions and procedures
• SAP FI/CO knowledge
• BW4HANA with SEM-BCS consolidation software a plus
• Experienced in oral and written communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a timely manner and react well under pressure
• Strong analytical abilities and excellent mathematical aptitude

ATTITUDE:
• Team Oriented
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Innovative
• Highly ethical
• Maintains confidentiality
• Trustworthy

QUALIFICATIONS:
• At a minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 5+ years of related experience with progressive responsibilities
• Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative, and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense, and resourcefulness
• Proven ability to solve complex problems and make decisions
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office