SR. Liabilities Accountant

This position reports into the Assistant Controller, managing various accounting functions including general ledger maintenance and reconciliations, assisting in month end financial closing with associated analysis and reporting. This position evaluates and makes improvements to daily accounting processes while ensuring that compliance standards are met with all financial data and follows the Company’s accounting policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Oversees calculating, posting, and verification of financial data for use in maintaining accounting records.
• Day-to-day requirements including but not limited to:
  • Prepares/oversees posting of weekly payroll data
  • 3^rd party vendor commission payments reporting to AP
  • Prepare and report Benefits calculation to AP team
  • ADP Payroll GLI Maintenance/Management
  • Maintain and review standing reserves and accruals
• Month End Close activities:
  • Record payroll accruals
  • Intercompany balancing Payroll and Benefits
  • Commission liability review and accrual
  • Global reporting balance sheet submissions
• Maintains balance sheet account reconciliations monthly including:
  • Accruals and provisions
  • Misc Liabilities
  • Payroll related Accruals
  • Commissions
  • Income tax liability
  • Local tax (i.e. Real Estate & Personal Property tax liabilities)
• Ensuring assigned balance sheet accounts are in accordance with IFRS guidelines and/or the Company Accounting Manual.
• Supports Accounting team in providing documentation for annual internal and external audits.
• Supports Assistant Controller with special projects and other reporting requirements as needed.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES 

• To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, Operational Framework

REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Communicates with co-workers, management, and business partners in a courteous and professional manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with team members
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)

• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum five years’ experience in g/l accounting, including experience with monthly closing cycles. Manufacturing accounting a plus.
• Experience with SAP ERP system preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear.  The employee occasionally will be required hand lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We thrive on collaboration, embracing diversity of thought, and valuing every voice. Within Kelvion creativity shines because people are listened to, their contributions are recognized and their ideas welcomed. ​Our flexible approach to the way we work, places people’s health and satisfaction as a priority, enhancing engagement and fostering career opportunities. We empower engaged individuals to grow, progress and carve their own paths within the company.​ 

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