Senior Accountant

Company: Signode
Location: Glenview
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Requisition Number: CPP00-2021-018
Job Title: Senior Accountant
City: Glenview
State: IL Position: Full Time / Permanent / Direct Hire Signode Overview: With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents, and over 7,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Headquartered in Glenview, Illinois, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. From operations and manufacturing experts to sales and marketing pros, we always are on the lookout for top talent. Currently Signode is looking for Sr. Accountant as a team member of Finance Shared Service Center in Glenview, IL.-- Position Overview: This individual will be responsible for accurate and timely planning, development, implementation and maintaining of the accounting controls and corresponding reporting systems required to properly record accounting transactions in a consistent manner for all locations.-- To assemble the resulting information into decision-making and performance-management reports. Formulate policy and procedure recommendations for accounting transactions which accurately reflect the condition of the business and provide management with the information necessary to control the business. In addition, a high level of communication and interaction with personnel at the remote manufacturing and distribution facilities will be critical. Summary of responsibilities:

• Fulfill corporate reporting requirements of monthly, quarterly and annual performances as well as any external reporting requirements.
• Maintain control and accuracy of all inter-company transactions.--
• Perform monthly transactions and reconciliations for balance sheet accounts.--
• Investigate all variances between general ledger balances and subsidiary ledgers or other independent documentation.
• Prepare correcting journal entries as required.
• Directly administer the monthly closing within prescribed timetables; ensure that the financial statements are accurate and service the needs of the company.
• Suggest modifications to or additional reports which enhance their benefit to management.
• Manage financial and operational aspects of general accounting, inventory, cash, fixed assets, payroll, etc.
• Develop procedures/systems aimed at maximum efficiency and reduced paperwork costs within the Finance department.
• Manage external and internal audits and participate in the preparation of all schedules and summaries required by the auditors as well as coordinate the collection of all data located at other company locations.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing and all related activities.
• Keep abreast and in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and SIG financial policies.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
• Bachelor`s Degree in Accountancy
• 5-10 years of experience in accounting
• Detailed knowledge of general accounting policies and procedures
• Proficient in MS Office products, AX Dynamics or D365 and an expert in MS Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess good decision making skills, flexibility and adaptability to plan and accomplish objectives
• Ability to define problem, collect applicable data and perform advanced analysis of data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  
  Signode offers a business casual, entrepreneurial work environment with strong growth potential, a competitive compensation package, and a complete benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance; 401(k) with company match. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must be willing to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and at times lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.-- WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position offers a regular accounts payable working environment. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned. We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
  
  
  
  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at HRRecruiting@signode.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
  
  
  
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