Sr Accountant

What You Will Do:

• Support the Ecolab North America monthly general ledger close process in SAP
• Analyze monthly financial results for the North America entities
• Prepare various journal entries during the monthly close process
• Work closely with the Global Business Services (GBS) teams in Buenos Aires and Pune during month-end close, and throughout the month, on various accounting procedures
• Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts
• Assist in the quarterly balance sheet fluctuation review of the Ecolab entities
• Prepare documentation to support external and internal audits
• Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis and investigate issues providing explanations and interpretation
• Maintain and enhance department processes, procedures, and related documentation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of accounting and/or finance experience
• No immigration sponsorship available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or CMA
• Public accounting experience
• Experience with SAP, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), Blackline and Microsoft Office Applications
• Strong accounting background, attention to detail, and well-developed organizational skills
• Results oriented, proactive, and possesses a high level of integrity
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with a high level of initiative and adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates ability to work well across divisions and functions (HR, Payroll, Audit, Tax, Treasury)

Benefits 

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