MSA - The Safety Company ยท 1 day ago
Associate/Intermediate Accountant
MSA Safety is a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to help protect people and assets. They are seeking an Associate or Intermediate Accountant to participate in the monthly and quarterly closing process, including SEC filings and related financial analysis.
Responsibilities
Assist in the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports
Prepare consolidation journal entries, regional lease accounting entries and other related closing procedures
Assist in the accurate preparation of Forms 10-Q and 10-K in adherence with internal deadlines
Review regional financial statements and prepare analytic summaries to support internal controls over financial reporting
Administer the quarterly Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302 process within Workiva
Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards, identify system driven obstacles, and recommend a course of action for successful implementation
Assist in the ongoing administration of the new lease accounting standard
Perform benchmarking of peer filings to identify disclosure trends
Qualification
Required
Thorough understanding of financial analysis with strong analytical abilities
Creative problem solving and ability to generate high quality innovative solutions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Continuous improvement mindset
Strong organizational, multi-tasking and team building skills
Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Associate I: No experience required
Associate II: 0-1 years of relevant experience
Intermediate I: 2 years of relevant experience
Intermediate II: 2-4 years of relevant experience
Preferred
2 years public accounting or experience in a multinational manufacturing company
SAP and/or Oracle EPM experience
CPA earned or in progress
Company
MSA - The Safety Company
MSA is a global organization committed to developing, manufacturing, and supplying safety products.