Senior Accountant

About Us:

BW Flexible Systems is a global manufacturer of packaging systems that fill and bag thousands of food and non-food products. Our packaging systems are designed and manufactured to maximize the efficiency and lifetime value of our customers' packaging lines. Our range of machinery includes form-fill-seal, feeding, bag filling and sealing, pouch-making equipment, flow-wrap, reclosable packaging solutions, palletizing, stretch-wrapping and more.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for reporting costs, productivity, margins, and expenditures for the organization, utilizing hands-on accounting experience and an in-depth understanding of accounting principles and company practices to perform complex accounting activities and financial analyses. This role works closely with the Finance Team and will help the team simplify and standardize processes and to drive operational efficiencies across the organization. The Senior Accountant encourages others to discover, develop and apply their talents enabling them to reach their full potential and actively engages in our Lean journey by building and acting on continuous improvement and development opportunities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain general ledger, ensuring transactions are recorded and balances are reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policy.

• Provide expertise and guidance to other accounting staff to ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions; review the work of other team members as assigned.

• Coordinate the month-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations/analysis in line with monthly and quarterly close schedules.

• Prepare and/or review monthly consolidated financial statements, management reports and perform monthly financial statement review, research and analysis.

• Support the coordination of the annual budget process and monthly forecast updates and coordinate the monthly budget to actual analysis process.

• Leadership and coordination of the external audit and annual report preparation processes.

• Design and implement efficient and effective processes, improve existing accounting policies and procedures, and identify and implement process improvements as part of continuous improvement initiatives.

• Research inquiries and provide accounting support/guidance to finance teams across multiple operating sites, as necessary.

• Lead and support special project work, ad hoc financial analysis and acceptance of new opportunities as they develop.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience with increasing responsibility, preferably a mix of public accounting, corporate-level accounting and/or manufacturing industry experience (multinational/multicurrency and supervisory experience a plus)

• Superior work ethic, self-motivated and strong desire to learn and improve processes.

• Demonstrated understanding of U.S. GAAP.

• Excellent communication skills (written & oral) and proven ability to work effectively with team members outside of finance and at all levels of an organization.

• Ability to converse with the requisite financial acumen with division accounting, operations, treasury, tax and auditors as needed.

• Strong numerical/analytical aptitude, project management and problem-solving skills.

• A high level of integrity, accuracy and dependability.

• Focus on continuous improvement and effective change agent.

• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks on time with limited supervision.

• Experience identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• MBA/CPA/CMA

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced Excel skills a plus

• Experience with OneStream Consolidation software and/or Infor XA/Mapics ERP software is a plus

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work-therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company:

BW Flexible Systems