Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kidde Global Solutions is a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions. They are seeking a high potential, results-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee financial accounting activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP, manage lease accounting, and develop accounting policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Manages and analyzes activities in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP) to control financial resources and compliance with regulations, laws, and reporting activities
- Prepares, examines, and conforms to procedures for general ledger preparation and project accounting activities
- Performs monthly and quarterly close and consolidation processes to ensure timely completion and accuracy
- Develops and documents accounting policies, procedures, control processes, and financials
- Analyzes business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations in order to accurately represent financial standing
- Supports internal and external audits for process compliance and timely completion
- Leads small scale projects
- This person will manage the CoStar lease database, including lease administration tasks related to equipment leases (e.g., entering/abstracting lease contracts, working with operating/local entities to obtain all new contracts, modifications, etc. on a monthly basis)
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3+ years' Accounting experience
- Candidate must be analytical and must have the ability to think critically
- Technical accounting skills/experience (highly preferred) - if technical accountants apply for this position, please note lease administration work will be a part of your job responsibilities
- Master's degree in Accounting or Finance or MBA
- CPA or CMA
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Acute attention to detail
- Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Hyperion Financial Management system knowledge a plus
Benefits
- Annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays)
- 401(k) with employer match
- EAP assistance
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