Specialist, Accounting & Controllership

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About the role

As part of the Operations Accounting team, the Accounting & Controllership Specialist will execute and provide analysis for accounting processes such as financial reporting, sales program reserves, market funds, dealer income extension, and balance sheet management. Responsible for developing and documenting accounting financials, procedures, and control processes.

This position follows a hybrid schedule, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote per week

Key Responsibilities

• Calculate and maintain large data liability model for Dealer Income Extension program.  Solicit feedback from key stakeholders to provide ad hoc reporting on reserve as needed.
• Manage all aspects of ICP Market Fund program including associated journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and admin responsibilities for Vistex program to facilitate claiming from the distributor network.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to obtain understanding of annual and short-term sales programs entered into with customers and ensure proper accounting.
• Prepare monthly accounting journal entries and account reconciliations associated with key responsibilities listed above.
• Work with BU Controllers and business partners to establish and maintain robust internal controls environment.
• Supports internal and external audits for process compliance and timely completion.
• Maintain accounting standard work documentation.
• Support ad-hoc projects as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of experience in Accounting and/or Finance

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA/CMA/MBA preferred
• Advanced knowledge of accounting disciplines within work area and able to identify links and potential impact on projects, programs and systems
• Knowledge of internal controls and US GAAP accounting standards
• Demonstrated experience working in SAP and advanced MS Excel and Access
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of driving process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Sense of urgency, self-initiative, dedication and sense of ownership
• Outstanding follow-up and follow-through skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize
• Strong oral and written communication skill and proven presentation skills

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 - $158,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

Other Compensation

This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements. 

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives

• Retirement Benefits

• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation

• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account

• Tuition Assistance

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