Accountant II - Military veterans preferred

Accountant II

US-NY-Seneca Falls

Job ID: 2025-14448
Type: Employee
# of Openings: 1
Category: Finance and Accounting
US-NY-SF-Main Office-F-58

Overview

As part of The Shared Services Team, located in Seneca Falls, NY and under general supervision, the accountant has primary responsibility for daily/monthly and quarterly financial reporting requirements related general accounting close activities.  The accountant will assist with the timely and accurate reporting of financial results and provide management with the level of support and information required for the successful day-to-day operation of the business. They will support the accounting team with month-end closings, balance sheet and P&L analysis, and special projects.  In addition, the accountant is also responsible for identifying and suggesting appropriate improvements, efficiencies, and follow-up actions that become evident based on the analytical work performed.

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Responsible for general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis to ensure the accuracy and integrity of multiple ledgers and subledgers maintained by shared services.
• Responsible for providing Sales & Use tax reporting to third party vendor for filings. Including maintaining relationship with vendor.
• Responsible for Sales & Use tax reconciliations.
• Responsible for Carbon accounting & reporting, including monitoring billing, reviewing and approving invoices.
• Responsible for preparing M/Q/A forms and submitting to HQ
• Maintain existing and update as needed Standard Operating Procedures.
• Research reconciling items and recommend actions for resolution.
• Respond to inquiries from entities/departments.
• Conduct analysis as needed and or as requested by management, recommend and communicate on results and or resolution.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Act and resolve audit issues/requests from both external and internal auditors.
• Participate in special accounting and other projects as assigned.

Qualifications/Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience required with emphasis in general accounting required. Public accounting and or shared services experience preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting principles.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience with complex ERP systems such as SAP and consolidation software such as Onestream/Hyperion is preferred but not required.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to partner, work effectively, and communicate with other team members, departments, and upper management.
• Proficient in a fast paced, global shared services environment.
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines and complete time sensitive projects.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Safety is a core value at ITT. Our employees understand and follow all ITT safety policies and procedures, participate in workplace inspections, safety training, and in the development of job safety analyses.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.  ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

 “ITT Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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