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Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Kidde-Fenwal LLCAshland, MA, US
30+ days ago
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  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Senior Accountant

KiddeFenwal, LLC

Location : 400 Main Street, Ashland, MA, 01721 USA

Company Overview

KiddeFenwal is the global market leader in designing and manufacturing innovative industrial and commercial fire suppression systems and safety controls. Our proprietary, fully certified offerings save lives, protect property, and minimize business interruption.

Our brands—Kidde Fire Systems and Kidde Fire Protection—deliver highly engineered fire suppression, detection, and control systems across industrial, commercial, and marine sectors. Fenwal Controls supports OEMs with gas ignition, temperature control, and overheat detection products.

Headquartered in Ashland, Massachusetts, KiddeFenwal operates globally, with facilities in the U.S., United Kingdom (KFI-UK), and India (KTI-India). Learn more at www.kiddefenwal.com

Our Purpose

We protect lives, livelihoods, and icons through innovative solutions, strong partnerships, and exceptional customer experiences. Built on a foundation of integrity and safety, we drive results with speed and excellence while fostering innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team at our Ashland, MA location. In this role, you will manage general accounting functions and support key financial operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions. The role encompasses general ledger management, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end and year-end close processes, as well as accruals and payroll processing. This position is ideal for a candidate with experience in general accounting and who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a full-time, office-based position.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Manage general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations
  • Assist in the month-end and year-end close processes, including posting monthly journal entries for :

Bad Debt Reserve

  • Prepaid Expense
  • Balance sheet reconciliations, including :
  • Other Receivables

  • Prepaids
  • Fixed Assets / Depreciation / CIP
  • Amortization
  • Accrued Liabilities
  • Payroll Liabilities (including 401k, HSA, FSA, Employee Voluntary Benefits)
  • Responsible for the accurate booking of monthly accruals, including :
  • Freight

  • Warranty
  • Property Tax
  • Commissions / Bonus
  • International Accrual
  • Payroll Accrual for hourly workers
  • Perform daily bank reconciliations of four bank accounts
  • Maintain and update fixed asset and CIP schedules
  • Assist with weekly payroll processing and tax filings, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
  • Support external audits by preparing schedules and providing necessary documentation
  • Analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement
  • Manage and monitor Documentary Letters of Credit received from customers
  • Maintain the Travel Expense Reimbursement system and assist with employee onboarding and audits
  • What We're Looking For :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles
  • Experience with ERP systems, JD Edwards (JDE) is highly preferred
  • Highly proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • A go-getter attitude is essential for success in this role, someone who takes ownership of responsibilities, approaches challenges with a positive attitude, and constantly seeks opportunities to improve and streamline processes. We value someone who is not afraid to take initiative, step up when needed, and make impactful contributions without constant supervision.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications
  • CPA or progress toward CPA certification is a plus
  • KiddeFenwal, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.

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