Accountant

Position title

Accountant

Name of the position holder

N.N.

Business area

North America Financial Service Center

Location

Windsor Locks, CT

Legal Company

Ahlstrom Nonwovens LLC

Manager (name, position title)

Accounting Manager, North America Financial Service Center

Number of direct subordinates

n/a

Geographical responsibility area

USA

Budget responsibility (net sales in EUR)

n/a

Purpose of the job

To support daily, weekly and monthly activities in areas of AR, AP and General Ledger accounting.

Main responsibility areas

• Responsible for smaller entities general ledger accounting & reporting.
• Perform account reconciliations to assist closing of general ledger on a monthly basis related to smaller entities.
• Accounts Payables invoice and credit note processing
• Accounts Receivable cash posting for smaller entities in addition to providing coverage to larger entities as needed.
• Prepare various US Census Bureau government surveys as required.
• File monthly sales & use tax for relevant states
• Assist with intercompany payables and receivables with multiple companies, including monthly invoicing & payments.
• Assist with posting of payroll journal entries and other related payroll related accounting
• Perform other related projects and duties as assigned.
  
  

Communication

(position’s responsibility for communications both within and outside the organization)

Internally

Communicates within the Service Center organization in the US and Group Controlling.

Externally

Interact with the Group assigned accounting firm for tax, book and internal audit as necessary.

Experience And Education

(minimum level of knowledge and skills to fulfill one’s responsibilities)

Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 1-3 years Previous experience (early career) in accounting related functions preferred
• Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with management as required.
• Ability to work independently, multitask and prioritize workload.
• Strong Excel skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office products required.
• SAP and/or ERP system experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to be able to work in a fast paced environment
  
  

Formal education

Bachelor’s degree

Required Competencies

• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable a plus
• Strong Analytical skills
• Manufacturing experience a plus but not required
  
  

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