Accountant

Accountant

This position, based in the Finance Department, is responsible for the collection, interpretation, and analysis of financial data to identify trends and support departmental decision-making. The role contributes to the team's ability to meet operational and strategic objectives by providing insights through data-driven analysis. The incumbent will gain hands-on experience with core financial processes, including monthly close, reporting, and performance analysis, while developing a broad understanding of corporate finance systems and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Financial Reporting Department with the monthly financial closing processes.
• Assure all accounting entries and transactions are compliant with applicable financial policies.
• Assist in preparation of monthly financial package.
• Enter and post journal entries in the BAAN (ERP) System.
• Perform the capitalization of Fixed Assets and tracking of Capital Investments. Support the business in tracking and forecasting spending and capitalize assets in accordance with company policies.
• Support plant production cost accounting and inventory reporting requirements.
• Performs financial analysis as assigned to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes, and write narrative reports explaining findings under moderate supervision with limited latitude for independent judgment.
• Facilitate the preparation of information and analysis as required during the annual audit and preparation of German consolidation.
• Work directly and under supervision with external auditors, internal auditors, and / or consultants answering questions, compiling data, etc.
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports under moderate supervision with limited latitude for independent judgment.
• Participates in corporate projects as assigned and acts as a liaison between a variety of business areas and the Finance Department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Job Functions

Perks & Benefits

Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, on-site gym access, health & wellbeing center, on-site caf, walking trails, tuition assistance, and more!