Staff Accountant, Assistance Americas

Job Purpose:

The Staff Accountant will drive improvements in the month-end close and financial control process. This individual will assist in both the preparation and review of journal entries for month-end close as well as associated analysis of both the balance sheet and P&L. They will actively collaborate with the business partners to assess needs to improve accounting processes. The right candidate for this role will have excellent communication, analytical, and teamwork skills.

Location/Remote Work Policy:

Our organization follows a hybrid work structure where employees are required to work from the office 3 days a week. Office location in Trevose, PA, with planned move to Blue Bell, PA in fall 2025.   

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Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assistance in the consolidation and reporting of all H3S North America legal entities monthly/quarterly/annual financial performance
• Support the profit and loss variance to budget and forecast analysis on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. 
• Provide guidance to global shared service relating to journal entries posting
• Partner with Accounting and Sales functions to ensure general ledger accuracy and completeness, as well as identify and implement opportunities for improvement of close processes.
• Assist the Controller in the review of journal entries prepared by global shared service teams.
• Ensure that the centralized financial systems and related financial models present accurate data.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and general ledger entries, identifying and resolving any discrepancies promptly.
• Provide support and assistance as needed to the accounting teams, including providing cost center coding for non-routine/one-off expense items, required accruals, account balance research and other ad-hoc requests.
• Identify and implement process improvements, within both accounting, payroll and operational environments.

Qualifications:

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with data-intensive financial analysis.
• Familiarity with IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) and Power BI a plus.
• Ability to demonstrate required skill set to be part of a high performing team.

Required Competencies:

• Build partnerships with internal stakeholders and peers in accounting and finance.
• Highly analytical, with proven ability to manage and analyze large amounts of data.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and find creative solutions to challenges.
• Comfortable with tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business demands.

Required Work Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in Accounting or Financial Analysis and reporting
• Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles and their application to the business.
• Experience in a public accounting firm preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

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