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Robert Half Senior Accountant in Tucson, Arizona
Description
Our client, in the manufacturing industry, is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team on a contract basis for up to 12 - 15 months! This is a fully remote role, working closely with the Controller based out of Tucson, AZ. As the Senior Accountant, you will be taking on the duties below, and MUST have experience with SAP.
Full responsibility for all accounting close and reporting for the legal entity which supports multiple Business Units.
Create efficient and effective month and quarter-end closing processes and manage internal/ external audits.
Prepare financial statements according to US GAAP, and review with leadership monthly.
Maintain a robust internal control system and overall controls environment.
Oversee management of the cost and inventory accounting systems, and drive improvement of COGS and manufacturing variance reporting.
Effectively manage and influence improvements in working capital efficiency.
Perform trending and other analyses to provide valuable financial insight to BNSM management.
Actively support the corporate accounting team as needed.
Work with the corporate tax team to facilitate timely statutory reporting for the legal entity.
Ad-hoc projects and perform other duties as required.
Requirements
Bachelor degree in finance or accounting required.
Previous experience in capital equipment manufacturing is preferred, however, open to manufacturing or other related industries
Demonstrated success in managing both internal and external audit engagements.
Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, computer, analytical, and technical communication, organizational, and presentation skills with fluent written and spoken English.
Advanced proficiency with MS Excel
Strong SAP or other large ERP system experience is highly preferred, BPC knowledge is also preferred.
Energetic and self-motivated with strong people management skills with demonstrated success leading an accounting team within a rapidly changing and diverse, multi-national commercial work environment.
Initiative-taking, hands-on approach, results orientation, priority setting and high level of professional curiosity.
Demonstrated success as a trusted advisor, business partner, leader, and change agent with ability to navigate complex organizational topics to gain agreement and alignment.
Diplomatically addresses complex topics, effectively negotiates with internal and external audiences and builds positive working relationships.
Possesses leadership competencies, collaboration, teamwork and influencing abilities, effective written and verbal communication, critical thinking skills, plus a drive for results, change and innovation.
Valid Driver License in good standing, issued by resident state required.
U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status required.
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