Staff Accountant

Staff AccountantKHS is a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of filling and packaging systems for beverages and liquid food we are a world-class player. Our customers have trusted in our passionate pioneering spirit and first-class technologies for over 150 years. However, we can only remain world class if we continue to find new employees who make just as high demands of themselves and the quality of their work as our customers make of us at KHS. Are you one of them?The Staff Accountant supports the Finance and Accounting function by ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of financial data. This role is responsible for maintaining financial records, performing account reconciliations, supporting project accounting activities, and assisting with monthly financial reporting and analysis. The Staff Accountant collaborates closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic business decision-making.Your Responsibilities:Manage and accurately record daily accounting transactions, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of financial activity.Maintain the general ledger, including reviewing, analyzing, and posting journal entries, accruals, and month-end adjustments.Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts, ensuring all banking activity is accurately recorded and reconciled to the general ledger.Investigate and resolve reconciling items, outstanding transactions, banking discrepancies, and unidentified charges or fees in a timely manner.Analyze account activity and research variances to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, account analyses, and reconciliations.Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, including:Accounts ReceivableAccounts PayablePrepaid ExpensesAccrued LiabilitiesOther assigned accountsEnsure the completeness and accuracy of financial records and adherence to accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports and supporting schedules.Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities as needed.Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and improve financial processes.Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and account analyses.Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing accounting efficiency, accuracy, and controls.Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.Your Profile:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.1 to 3 years of accounting or finance experience.Experience in a manufacturing, project-based, or industrial environment is a plus.Proficiency with ERP systems; SAP experience preferred.Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting processes.Knowledge of GAAP and internal control principles.Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision insurance offered at 30 days of employmentGenerous Educational Reimbursement programCompany sponsored Life and Disability InsurancePaid Time OffTen (10) Paid Holidays per year401K with Company MatchIn order to ensure our success in the future, too, we need first-class employees – and we also have plenty to offer them.