Senior Accountant

Role Overview:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting operational activities including, but limited to, the preparation of accounting journal entries, accounting reconciliations, and financial analyses for Brother International Corporation and its subsidiaries. The Senior Accountant challenges the status quo while fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all accounting entries and reconciliations are captured timely and accurately, as well as provide ad-hoc financial data analysis to help further the business and the financial analysis within the organization. This position ensures proper month-end accounting, develops best practices and procedures, ensures preparation of accurate and timely accounting entries, analyses, and reconciliations, assists in in other financial analysis and reporting to help further the business, and identify issues including responding to financial inquiries.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Accounting Operational Activities Manage the operational accounting activities for their assigned group, providing governance, oversight, and issue identification Supervise and control financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all accounting tasks Reconcile account balances, maintain the general ledger, and oversee month-end close procedures Ensure all accounting procedures align with IFRS requirements Produce accurate and timely accounting reports Collaborate with internal teams on accounting control procedure Financial Analysis Utilize strong analytical skills and accounting knowledge to analyze financial reports and forecasts Perform variance analyses on a monthly basis comparing actuals to forecast and budget Research, prepare, and present the monthly financial results Process Improvement & Documentation Assist with audit requests, such as preparing supporting documents and schedules Conduct root-cause analyses to identify trends and lead the solution effort to develop alternate strategies and tactics while identifying opportunities for cost saving opportunities and process improvement with a clear understanding to the business unit Build and present ad-hoc reports to support monthly analyses as needed Maintain process documentation and look for opportunities to automate and improve daily account processes

Experience & Qualifications:

Education Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in Accounting Experience 5+ years of experience working with various departments to solve complex accounting issues Experience working within a finance team, responsible for the day-to-day operational accounting activities Software/Technical Skills Technical knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) S4 Hana / SEC FP &A - Preferred Other Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts Strong analytical skills Self-motivated with critical attention to deadlines and reporting Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Team player with positive attitude Team player with positive attitude Required Ability to manage multiple work assignments at the same time in an Required efficient and effective manner; prioritize and plan work activities. Judgment to think through issues and present recommendations to management for effective action Participate cross functionally and place successful team and company Required above individual accomplishments Additional Details for

This Role:

This role will be a hybrid role. Subject to business needs, employees may work remotely up to two days per week. Assigned office days will be determined by managers. #LI-Hybrid Base Salary The targeted base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000 per year. Base salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the successful candidate, as well as factors such as internal equity, cost of labor in the hiring location, and alignment with market data. The base salary accounts for the entirety of the on-target earnings for this role. No additional incentives or variable pay are applicable.