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Senior Accountant

Atkore International
United States, Illinois, Harvey
16100 Lathrop Avenue (Show on map)
Dec 07, 2024
Description

Senior Accountant - Harvey, IL

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently searching for a Senior Accountant to be based out of our Harvey, IL facility. Reporting to the Director - Accounting Shared Services, this role will be responsible for preparing and completing the month end financial close process including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and corporate supplemental reporting templates and compliance reporting in accordance with US GAAP.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of accounting or finance experience.

What you'll do:



  • Prepare month-end journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly close deliverables.
  • Assist in preparation of the monthly flux analysis for management review.
  • Prepare audit support for external and internal audits.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures & performing internal control procedures (SOX) in areas of responsibility.
  • Establish effective relationships and work cross-functionally across the organization.
  • Drive process improvements and efficiencies for areas of responsibility.
  • Participate in special projects, analysis, and reporting as required by management.
  • Develop & implement processes into Shared Services for selected areas.


What you'll bring:



  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required, CPA preferred.
  • 5+ years of accounting experience.
  • Excellent computer skills including Excel, Word, and data query tools.
  • Experience with JD Edwards, AS400 and Hyperion preferred.
  • Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, complex technical issues in a clear, concise matter, to individuals with little or no technical background.
  • Ability to take initiative by identifying problems, conceptualizing resolutions, and implementing change.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced team environment with minimum supervision; Ability to work efficiently and accurately with details and fluctuating work volumes


Within 3 Months you'll



  • Complete your Atkore immersion plan
  • Develop relationships with Shared Services team other key personnel.
  • Understand Atkore policies for accounting and internal controls.
  • Learned fundamentals of JDE and other software related to role.


Within 6 Months you'll



  • Take full responsibility for all journal entries related to position
  • Take full responsibility for all reconciliations related to position


Within 12 months you'll



  • Be subject matter expert in your processes and procedures
  • Be able to provide suggestions for process improvements
  • Be able to take on more responsibilities as needed


Atkore is a four-time Great Place to Work certified company and a two-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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