Sr Accountant

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Sr Accountant to join our growing team. 

 

External Job Description

THE ROLE 

As a valued member of the Accounting team, the Senior Accountant performs accounting and finance functions for fixed assets supporting all segments in North America. The position will report to a Senior Finance Manager and will be responsible for performing activities related to fixed asset accounting, month end close, fixed asset subledger management, control compliance and meeting respective deadlines. Solid communication, technology confidence, organizational and analytical skills are all necessary skills.

This position will be located in Winnipeg, MB, Klamath Falls, OR or Charlotte, NC and reports to the Senior Finance Manager..

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform the daily, monthly, and quarterly PP&E accounting activities to ensure timely recording of PP&E financial transactions.
• Reconcile accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Participate in CAPEX project management and coordination.
• Support Flux analysis and reporting requirements.
• Extract, compile, review, and analyze information from a variety of financial and non-financial systems.
• Ensure internal policies and controls are complied with including data integrity, asset protection, segregation of duties, budgeting, financial reporting, information systems and adherence to corporate policies (GAAP, SOX compliance, etc.).
• Prepare documentation and lead correspondence with Internal and External Auditors.
• Participate in process improvements and documentation.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Operations and Project Teams as needed.
• Adherence to PP&E authoritative US GAAP guidance (ASC 360).
• Perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong knowledge of the capitalization of costs including accounting for capital projects, capitalized interest and fixed asset ledger maintenance.
• Customer-centric, focused on providing proactive systems solutions to drive business performance.
• Must be well organized and detail oriented with the ability to solve problems.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interface with all levels throughout the company.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage to routine and work remotely without supervision.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline.
• Two to four years of experience in finance or accounting at a manufacturing company and /or public accounting preferred.

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Internal Job Description

THE ROLE 

As a valued member of the Accounting team, the Senior Accountant performs accounting and finance functions for fixed assets supporting all segments in North America. The position will report to a Senior Finance Manager and will be responsible for performing activities related to fixed asset accounting, month end close, fixed asset subledger management, control compliance and meeting respective deadlines. Solid communication, technology confidence, organizational and analytical skills are all necessary skills.

This position will be located in Winnipeg, MB, Klamath Falls, OR or Charlotte, NC and reports to the Senior Finance Manager..

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform the daily, monthly, and quarterly PP&E accounting activities to ensure timely recording of PP&E financial transactions.
• Reconcile accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Participate in CAPEX project management and coordination.
• Support Flux analysis and reporting requirements.
• Extract, compile, review, and analyze information from a variety of financial and non-financial systems.
• Ensure internal policies and controls are complied with including data integrity, asset protection, segregation of duties, budgeting, financial reporting, information systems and adherence to corporate policies (GAAP, SOX compliance, etc.).
• Prepare documentation and lead correspondence with Internal and External Auditors.
• Participate in process improvements and documentation.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Operations and Project Teams as needed.
• Adherence to PP&E authoritative US GAAP guidance (ASC 360).
• Perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong knowledge of the capitalization of costs including accounting for capital projects, capitalized