Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records and reporting for multiple Ammega business entities across the Americas. This role plays a key part in the monthly and annual close process, balance sheet ownership, inventory and cost accounting, audit support, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Senior Accountant partners closely with the Financial Reporting Manager and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality financial information and accounting support.

Accountabilities

Individually:
* Maintain accurate general and subsidiary ledgers for multiple legal entities to support timely and reliable financial reporting.
* Prepare, review, and post month-end journal entries and accruals in accordance with IFRS and Ammega policies.
* Reconcile and analyze balance sheet accounts, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
* Support inventory and cost accounting activities, including standard cost updates, inventory valuation, and freight cost allocation.
* Manage the flow of inventory costs from raw materials through finished goods across multiple business entities.
* Prepare and submit management and ad hoc reports within established timelines, formats, and guidelines.
* Ensure proper documentation and internal control compliance for assigned processes and accounts.
* Proactively identify accounting issues and recommend solutions or process improvements.
* Maintain accurate and well-documented accounting records to support audits and reviews.
* Prepare and submit timely management/ad hoc reports within established time frame, formats and guidelines.
* Collaborate effectively across departments and businesses, clearly communicating updates and requirements.
* Prepare to think outside of the box and look for more efficient ways to manage workload.
* Other duties as assigned.
Team & Collaboration:
* Support the Financial Reporting Manager in monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
* Assist with external audits, internal audits, and internal control testing.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, FP&A, and Treasury, Tax, IT to resolve accounting issues and improve data accuracy.
* Research and resolve variances between business units, departments, and systems.
* Participate in special projects, integrations, or system initiatives as assigned.
* Communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders to resolve issues and meet reporting deadlines.
Quality & Continuous Improvement:
* Provide dependable and timely financial results that closely align with actual business performance.
* Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
* Support integration, system enhancement, and business development initiatives impacting accounting and reporting.
* Adhere to cybersecurity policies, system access controls, and data governance requirements.

Scope and Dimensions

* The Senior Accountant is responsible for recording, verifying and maintaining an accurate general ledger for multiple business entities and understanding the need for each journal entry.
* The Senior Accountant will lead in month-end close and account reconciliations.
* Key contributor to month-end close, audit readiness, and balance sheet integrity.
* The ideal candidate shows extreme attention to detail and
analytical skills.

Parameters for success (KPIs)

* Accuracy and timeliness of journal entries, reconciliations, and close deliverables.
* Quality and completeness of balance sheet reconciliations.
* Audit outcomes and responsiveness to audit requests.
* Productivity and effectiveness in meeting close timelines and project deadlines.
* Contribution to process improvements and project execution.
EBITDA
* DSI
* Productivity
* Project execution

Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
* CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
* Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
* Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and IFRS.
* Experience with inventory and cost accounting strongly preferred.
* Prior experience working with multiple ERP systems preferred.
* High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong time management and ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
* Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience with financial systems
and reporting tools preferred.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Must be authorized to work in the US and/or Canada