Senior Accountant

About Oxford Instruments:
Our purpose is to accelerate the breakthroughs that create a brighter future for our world. Our technology and scientific expertise enable our customers to discover and bring to market exciting new advances that drive human progress. We aim to be the scientific instrumentation partner in every significant lab and production facility across the world. Our people and culture are vital to our success. We strive to offer the opportunities that will attract, engage, motivate and develop the very best talent.  This involves creating an inclusive environment and culture where difference is valued and people are recognised for what they deliver and bring to the team.

 

We are part of the wider Oxford Instruments Group that also includes Andor Technology, Materials Analysis, Plasma Technology and X-Ray Technology. With a sixty-year history, and fourteen Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, our world-class products and technologies are helping our customers to address the greatest challenges of the 21st century. We want to empower our employees so that they innovate, support our growth and improve our productivity. We support them to make the right decisions and reach their full potential as they develop their careers at OI. Our ways of working are lived every day and are as follows:

 

• We start with the customer
• We succeed by being focused
• We make and keep our promises
• We work together as one team
• We help and trust each other to succeed

 

About the Opportunity: 

Reporting directly to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will play a pivotal role in driving the financial operations of Oxford Instruments, Americas (OIA). You'll take full ownership of the Balance Sheet and P&L for multiple business units, using your accounting expertise to analyze complex financial data and create impactful reports. As part of a collaborative team of passionate professionals, you'll have the opportunity to innovate and uncover new ways to boost efficiency and effectiveness across the organization. This is an exciting chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced environment!  This is a hybrid role, 3 days on site out of the Concord, MA office. 

 

Key responsibilities:

• Perform reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts in connection with the monthly close 
• Review P&L, explaining trends and variances and making accrual entries as necessary
• Assist in completing the monthly reporting packages
• Answer accounting and financial questions by research and interpretation of data
• Prepare Journal entries and reconciliations
• Weekly report submissions
• Administer Company Credit Cards
• Perform Concur Travel and Expense accounting point of contact duties
• Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial information for non-financial management.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions
• Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize current and projected company financial position 
• Maintain detailed support ledgers and documentation, such as fixed asset registers, and reconciliations to ledger balances.
• Prepare work papers and schedules in support of External Audit requirements as needed
• Other duties as required 

 

Candidate Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional accuracy and timeliness in monthly reconciliations, maintain strong relationships with internal business partners and cross-functional teams, and consistently meet strict deadlines for month-end close and weekly reporting. They will also be skilled at implementing task/process efficiencies and driving continuous improvement in financial operations.

 

Key Capabilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and 5+ years of relevant experience (or a combination of education and experience).
• Strong background in bank reconciliations and Accounts Payable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Intermediate or Expert level, including Pivot Tables and V-Lookups) and Microsoft Office suite.
• Exceptional organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience providing high-quality, customer-focused service within an accounting environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a varied workload in an organized, accurate manner.
• Advanced skills in Microsof