EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products. 

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What We’re Offering

• Paid time off plus paid holidays
• Medical/dental/vision insurance plan
• Life insurance, short/long term disability, tuition reimbursement, flex spending, and employee stock purchase plan
• 401K plan
• Culture: We value and strive for excellence in all that we do through innovative technology by creating long lasting relationships with our stakeholders, co-workers, and customers. We continentally strive to foster teamwork, engagement and enhance our employee’s skills and competence by providing appropriate training.

Compensation Range: $90,000-$120,000 

Compensation may vary based on applicant's work experience, education level, skill set, and/or location.  

Job Purpose

This position plays a key role in the timely completion of EnerSys Americas Battery Power financial close, Operations and LoB reporting & forecasting processes, and drives & supports the physical inventory and annual cost roll processes.    

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure accounting entries and balances are properly recorded and reconciled.  Verify that information is accurately reflected in SAP, BaaN, and Hyperion systems as applicable. 
• Manage and coach a team to effectively complete transactions and month end tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage and coach a team to proactively and effectively review cost related information & data for potential issues and / or corrective action and process improvements.
• Monitor and support inventory, manufacturing variances, PPV, and FIFO for compliance and accuracy at designated plants, service centers, and distribution centers.
• Communicate, escalate, and coordinate with staff, plant accountants, and segment leads to obtain and/or transmit information needed for budget, forecast, analysis, journals, reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.
• Review journal entries and reconciliations as applicable.
• Determine proper recording of financial transactions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and US GAAP.
• Assist in resolution and maintenance of intercompany issues. 
• Guide and assist with the annual physical inventory count.  Review counts for service centers, distribution centers and consigned locations with the help of the team.  Update system and report on results.
• Drive and support the annual standards cost roll.
• Embrace the principles of lean and continuous improvement to make processes and procedures more efficient.
• Provide support for SOX requirements, including review and maintenance of various corporate accounting processes and documentation.
• Assist in the communication and analysis of financial information in support of internal and external audits.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT:  Travel may be required for special assignments and quarterly accounting reviews. Estimate: up to 5%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in an accounting role, focus on manufacturing or corporate cost environment. (Multiple entity environment preferred)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Current knowledge of GAAP and SEC regulations over financial reporting and disclosure.
• Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in a professional manner when dealing with employees and management both inside and outside the finance department. 
• Competent computer skills that include ERP systems and Microsoft Office, including Teams and OneDrive.
• SAP experience preferred.  Baan or Hyperion (HFM) experience a plus
• Ability to critically think and solve problems that deal with a variety of variables.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Number of Employees supervised:  1-3.

NOTE: These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of  work involved for this job.  It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this job.

General Job Requirements

• This position will work in an office setting, expect mi