In short
As an Accountant at Alfa Laval in Richmond, VA, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial records, performing reconciliations, and delivering insightful financial reports. This hybrid role requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, 3+ years of experience, and strong knowledge of accounting principles and Excel.
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual journal entries and cost allocations
- Participate in month-end close and review of financial results
- Prepare and analyze periodic reporting for Alfa Laval Inc and other subsidiaries
- Collect additional information necessary for statutory closing reporting
- Prepare account reconciliations and investigate outstanding items
- Investigate and correct errors or inconsistencies in financial entries or reports
- Prepare bank reconciliations
- Provide ad hoc financial reports, analysis and projects as requested
- Support other team members in day-to-day processes
- Document and update standard operating procedures for all owned processes
- Identify potential process improvements
- Be responsible for data warehouse maintenance
- Assist with auditor requests
- Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts within area of responsibility (e.g. Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger)
- Maintain accurate accounting within area of responsibility to be in line with accounting principles and reporting schedules
- Produce accounting reports and present results
- Collaborate with counterparts in the finance processes (e.g. Finance Shared Service Center personnel or personnel within Local Finance)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 3+ years of relevant accounting / financial reporting experience
- Knowledge of standard accounting principles, best practices, and procedures
- Thorough understanding of general ledger structure
- Strong technical accounting knowledge
- Proficiency in Excel and other analytical tools
- Attention to detail
- Strong time-management, prioritizing and multi-tasking skills
- Highest level of integrity and trust
- Dedication to excellent customer service
- Ability to work independently and effectively to meet deadlines and goals
- Team player
Desired Qualifications
- CPA or equivalent preferred
- Fluent in Spanish is a plus
Benefits
- Challenging position in an open and friendly environment
- Opportunity to develop and create value
- Work with true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success
- Healthcare, dental and vision plans
- Robust wellness program
- Generous 401(k)
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off benefits
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Company
Alfa Laval
Job Posted
3 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
Hybrid
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Richmond, United States
Qualification
Bachelor
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