Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the Tarkett North American Accounting Shared Service Organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with internal controls and accounting standards. This role plays a key part in the month-end close process, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Assist with completion of the month-end close processes including consolidation and maintenance of closing files, including preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and support schedules
• Execute intercompany billing processes and ensure timely and accurate transactions
• Perform intercompany AP/AR balance reconciliations to support financial reporting accuracy
• Monitor SAP for intercompany processing errors and coordinate resolution efforts
• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Review credit card transactions for proper account coding and compliance with internal control policies
• Analyze financial data and investigate variances
• Support financial statement preparation and reporting
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (AP, AR, FP&A, IT)
• Assist with audits by providing required documentation and support
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation
• Prepare ad hoc reports and financial analyses as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager

Requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 13+ years of accounting experience (public or corporate)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
• Experience with reconciliation tools (e.g., BlackLine) preferred
• CPA or CPA candidate is a plus
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Attention to detail, organized and thorough with desire for continuous improvement
• Exhibits high level of curiosity to develop understanding of the business

Work environment:

• Typically operates in a professional office or hybrid environment
• May require extended hours during close cycles or audits

What We Offer:

• A commitment that Safety is #1
• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!
• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing Protecting Our Planet for the Future:

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.
• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.
• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of 3.3 billion in 2025. The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build "The Way to Better Floors," the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human?Conscious Design approach.

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.