Senior Accountant

As the Senior Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for the daily and monthly operational accounting duties, including fixed assets, accruals, prepaids and other assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Applies principles of finance and accounting to various accounting duties related to the Business Unit's financial and operational planning and reporting as directed by the Controller.

• Assist with the maintenance of the business unit's internal financial processes and internal controls (SOX).

• Duties include the ability to develop system driven reports as well as the ability to analyze and interpret the resulting data.

• Prepare recurring monthly journal entries related.

• Assist in analysis of product costs, overhead absorption, abnormal fixed cost expenditures, etc.

• Daily interface with manufacturing personnel and production planners. Assist planning and scheduling to improve inventory controls and internal programs.

• Assists with collections as needed

• Performs all balance sheet recons to a high degree of accuracy, explaining any variances

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from four-year college or university

• Minimum Years of Work Experience: at least three years related experience and/or training in all aspects of accounting and well versed in issues encountered by Controllers

• Knowledge/Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interests, commission proportions, and percentages.

• Must be proficient in MS Excel and Word, ERP/MRP system.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Past experience should demonstrate the ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced ever-changing work environment.

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Compensation

Salary Minimum: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

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Nearest Major Market: Chicago