AMETEK, Inc
Senior Staff Accountant (Finance)
Position Summary:
The position of Senior Staff Accountant which is located in Rochester, New York will be responsible for general and cost accounting, financial closing and reporting, and other various accounting functions. The position will work with the organization at all levels to gather information, produce various reports and ensure compliance with all corporate financial reporting requirements. This position is targeted for development within our organization and the ideal candidate will keep climbing the financial ladder within the finance department.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
•Assist with monthly and quarterly close procedures including journal entries, account reconciliations, and account analysis
•Produce daily reports on sales and orders, inventory receipts, and sales commission
•Maintain the fixed assets system; including depreciation entries, capitalization of assets, and CIP reconciliation to the GL. Lead the annual fixed assets audit.
• Complete monthly supplemental schedules and financial statement review
• Assist with quarterly SOX reporting
• Monthly audit of sales orders
• Variable pay calculation and submission
• Analyze and post monthly payroll entries and accruals
• Assist in coordination of semi-annual physical inventory counts
• Maintain the sales order backlog and perform a monthly backlog review
• Assist with reviewing customer's credit limits and account balances
• Assists with providing documentation for and liaising with internal/external auditors
• Ensure that effective compliance with GAAP, SOX, ASC 606 and applicable federal,
state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting
• Actively participate in special projects, as assigned
Qualifications:
The Senior Staff Accountant must possess outstanding analytical skills, strong communication skills (both verbal and written), proven problem-solving capability, good understanding of GAAP with Sarbanes-Oxley and strong computer skills including MS Office products. Oracle experience
is a plus.
Must possess a desire to advance your career into higher business management positions, and whose past experiences will demonstrate that potential. Receptiveness to relocation opportunities within our corporate structure.
Knowledge, Skills & Experiences:
• BS in Accounting
• The Candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years experience
• Solid understanding of GAAP, SOX, and ASC 606 requirements
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, with cost accounting experience a plus
• Work closely and effectively with multiple levels of the organization
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and V-Lookups
• Desire to advance your career into higher business management positions
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude
AMETEK is a highly technical manufacturing company made up of 40 industry leading companies. Our mission is to solve our customers' most challenging problems with differentiated technology solutions. We employ 18,000 colleagues in more than 30 countries. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.