Senior Accountant

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Senior Accountant you will perform daily general ledger activities and monthly closing procedures including standard calculations, journal entries, account analysis, reconciliations and tax reporting. You will assist in the corporate budget process as well as ad hoc projects driven by data analysis, analytics, presentation and reporting. In addition, you will engage regularly with various Corporate Managers, Business Unit Staff, and function leads as well as external auditors, consultants and corporate customers.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

1. General Accounting

• Accounting for several Corporate managed entities, in various currencies- includes preparation of journal entries, account analysis, reconciliations, recording tax provisions and audit support.
• Perform monthly general ledger accounting (accounts receivable, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, equity) including journal entries, account analysis, reconciliations and audit support.
• Responsible for all third-party billings and collections, including account reconciliations. Contacts customers and works to resolve past due balances.
• Assist in risk reserve analysis and reporting surrounding healthcare accruals, risk reserves (i.e. workers compensation, product and general liability, other), environmental, pension and long-term disability.
• Journal Entry Completeness - SAP data analysis to validate that all journal entries were properly booked and properly reviewed and approved prior to each month end close.
• Perform various department requirements such as Sarbanes-Oxley testing, providing audit documentation to external auditors and backup support to various department functions.
• Lead process improvement initiatives. Assists in ad hoc projects as needed providing data analysis, presentation and reporting.

1. Budget Administration:

• Assist in annual corporate budget process as well as corporate allocations to the business units.
• Assist corporate functional leads with monthly tracking of departmental expenses versus budget.

3. Financial Reporting:

• Lead statutory reporting requirements for select Corporate managed entities.
• Support corporate consolidation process, which includes use of OneStream Financial Software to upload trial balances, and monitor reporting between corporate and business units, clearing any out of balances, also requires analysis of cash flow variances and any other significant fluctuations. Works directly with the business units, corporate consolidation and SEC reporting teams.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• 4+ years of experience in general ledger accounting
• Operational Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• Transactional Accounting
• Proficiency in MS Office: Word, and Excel
• Experience with SAP and OneStream ERP Systems

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.