Accountant - General Accounting

Company Description

Oetiker provides customers with the peace of mind that their mission-critical components are reliably connected. We are a global leader in high-end connecting solutions for the vehicle industry and for high-value applications in industrial segments. Our expertise in high-quality clamps, rings, straps and quick-connectors ranges from powertrain and drivetrain applications to medical applications. We offer engineering, prototyping and testing support to quickly create comprehensive solutions for overcoming clamping and connecting challenges. With 1800+ employees in more than 30 countries and over 75 years of experience, we are the trusted, global, long-term partner for the world’s leading OEMs. 

Job Description

Salary Range: $68,000 - $78,700

Position Summary

Responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate control procedures.

Essential Functions 

• Perform pre-period close reviews.
• Open/close general ledger modules, as necessary.
• Process electronic bank statements.
• Post journal entries.
• Post bad-debt provisions.
• Manage inventory valuation bookings.
• Manage asset depreciation.
• Manage FX currency revaluations.
• Manage tax payables/expenses.
• Prepare and review financial statements.
• Close previous accounting periods in the general ledger.
• Complete all post-closing activities.
• Complete year-end general ledger closing activities.
• Perform general ledger asset management activities, as necessary.                                                                                                       
• Retained finance activities.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Highly detailed oriented and organized in work
• Analytical  and reasoning skills for preparing variance analysis
• Strong understanding of accounting theory
• Strong computer skills using a variety of software programs
• Strong leadership to assist, lead projects from start to finish
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and results.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Business writing skills
• Proficiency with email and office applications

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting.
• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience

Additional Information

This is a 1st shift position [8:00 AM to 4:30 PM].

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Paid Time Off (starts at 17 days a year)
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Generous 401k match
• Education tuition reimbursement program
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Comprehensive Training Program and access to Online Learning

Oetiker, NY Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.