Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Full-time

Grade: 09

Employee Group: Permanent

Global Region: North America

Company Description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection's threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defense, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centers, with a global network of 3,500 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

Essential functions —essential functions, including how an individual is to perform them and the frequency with which the tasks are performed; the tasks must be part of the job function and truly necessary or required to perform the job.

Job duties to include but are not limited to:

• Responsibility for maintaining, reconciling, and analyzing assigned general ledger accounts monthly.
• Lead the financial reporting and accounting activities of subsidiary companies, ensuring compliance with corporate accounting policies and GAAP requirements.
• Processing of journal entries and adjustments in relation to accounts included above, which will also require working with the Financial Services Department throughout the fiscal month.
• Support treasury functions including cash management, account analysis, and related reporting functions.
• Support internal and external audit processes to ensure compliance with policy and procedures
• Supporting internal controls framework and maintaining internal control documentation in relation to the general ledger

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Education Requirements

Required/Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Accounting required

Years of Experience: 3-5 years

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• ERP experience, SAP Preferred
• Intermediate or above User of Excel and Microsoft Office programs
• Quickbooks
• Strong analytical skills, motivated, able to meet required deadlines, and detail-oriented
• The ability to communicate across all levels of the organization

Additional Information

We offer…

Join us and we'll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You'll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You'll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

The total compensation for this position ranges from $62,700 - $103,510 /yr (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, & abilities of the applicant and the alignment with the internal team & market data). This role offers a competitive Business Profit Plan. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental & vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; and other benefits.