Finishing is on a mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive. Finishing is part of Filtration Group. Filtration Group is a global market-leading provider of filtration consumables that drives innovation and delivers solutions across a broad spectrum of applications and end-markets, with a focus on life sciences, indoor air quality and industrial technologies. Finishing is looking for a Senior Accountant.

The Senior Accountant reports to the Controller and will ensure the accuracy and completeness of data sources, prepare month-end close journal entries, complete account reconciliation, and support audit and tax deliverables as requested.  The Senior Accountant will have primary oversight of the procure-to-pay process for the Finishing business unit and will assist the Controller in optimizing accounting processes throughout the business unit.

• Work with purchasing and other internal departments to resolve invoice and account discrepancies.
• Checking A/P invoices for accuracy, verifying with internal PO documentation as well as posting and entering invoices to correct G/L accounts.
• Respond to supplier inquiries timely.
• Processing weekly check run and preparing all electronic payments (ACH & Wire)
• Confirm inter-company trade balances during month-end close.
• Successfully researches and resolves any issues that may arise.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Implement drives for cash flow improvement.
• Reviewing and verifying freight invoices and resolving discrepancies with the carrier and internal departments.
• Ownership of month-end close process.
• Preparing and posting monthly journal entries as well as weekly manufacturing journals.
• Preparing Balance Sheet reconciliations and updating prepayment schedules.
• Ad hoc analysis for Controller and local management.
• Work collaboratively with Controller and Accounting department to optimize accounting processes, including but not limited to A/P
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits:

• Family leave 
• Health and wellness benefits 
• Health insurance  
• Training and development opportunities 
• Inclusive and engaged workplace culture 

Skills and Experience

• Undergraduate Accounting degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, General Accounting, and Accounts Receivable.
• Proven track record in collections and keeping overdue/aged balances at a minimum.
• Solutions driven with a bias for action (acts like an owner).
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Excellent time management and communications skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to interact with upper management and executives.
• Experience with MS Office, MS Outlook and ERP-Systems.
• Strong team player.

Finishing is part of Filtration Group. Filtration Group is a global market-leading provider of filtration consumables that are designed to drive innovation and deliver solutions across a broad spectrum of applications and end-markets, with a focus on life sciences, indoor air quality and industrial technologies.  With a global workforce of nearly 10,000 dedicated team members and a footprint that spans 27 countries, we are committed to partnering closely with our customers to further our mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive.  Cultivating Talent and building strong Teams are critical to our success. We know that fulfilling our mission is only possible when we foster an entrepreneurial culture built on a foundation of trust, in which our leaders exhibit a strong bias for action. Join us as we build a truly remarkable company that will long outlast us! 

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This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory, or environmental demands may be referenced to communicate the way this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Filtration Group will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship. 

Filtration Group is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all team members, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We believe the work we do and the mission we spread is at it’s best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.