Senior Accountant

General Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter journal entries

• Responsible for performing balance sheet reconciliations

• Follow the company’s chart of accounts

• Support month-end and year-end close process

• Apply research and analytical skills to analyse current financial status, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports

• Recommend financial actions by analysing accounting options

• Identify errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending

• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures, liaising with management and cross-functional stakeholders

• Prepare financial statements and supplemental schedules

• Develop and document business processes ensuring compliance with accounting policies and internal controls

• Comply with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions

• Prepare special financial reports as needed by collecting, analysing, and summarizing account information and trends.

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience

• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands

• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation

• Strong organisation, planning and time management skills to achieve results

• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity

• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers.

• Manufacturing accounting experience

• Inventory accounting and reserves expertise

• Strong finance systems and ERP proficiency

• Experience with system upgrades, integrations or migrations

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Qualified accountant, ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Sensata Technologies is committed to the provision of training, development, and promotion opportunities.

Please note that all successful candidates must undergo a medical examination which includes a drugs test.

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• Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gainingnew perspectivesthrough mutual respect and open communication

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