Accountant

Scope of Responsibility:

General accounting and month end activities for Chesapeake, Virginia and Addison, Illinois plants, collaborating with and supporting accounting team members, cross-functional groups on site, and the Business Service Center

Principal Accountabilities:

• Focus on Process- and Efficiency-improvement, identifying and escalating issues and delays
• Ensure accounting and reporting activities are completed timely and in accordance with company policies (US GAAP)
• Perform month end closing journal entries
• Reconcile assigned key accounts, offering proactive support and service about all the specific and usual requests of the work team
• Analyze account balances and activity. Take the appropriate measures to increase the accuracy of the accounting records
• Supplemental disclosure reporting
• Work closely with BSC (Business Service Center) to ensure accurate transacting and reporting
• Support plant- and company-wide initiatives related to shortening the close process, efficiency KPIs, rework, scrap, etc.
• Assist with documentation, explanations, and ad hoc reporting related to interim and year end audits
• Assist with Inventory accounting including physical cycle counts and other physical counts as needed throughout the year.
• Work with the Finance Business Partner organization on reporting needs as requested. Including daily and weekly reports on sales, absorption, collections.
• Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Planning, Project Management, and Engineering to complete all job responsibilities on a timely basis

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Three or more years relevant accounting experience at industrial manufacturing companies
• Good interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Intermediate to advanced excel spreadsheet skills required.
• Must be a team player, who is committed to company and individual performance targets. Must be a self-starter and willing to ask questions when unsure.
• Able to work on cross-functional teams with minimal supervision
• Works independently, able to ensure tight Corporate reporting deadline adherence. Able to effectively communicate findings and concerns to management.
• Experience in technical accounting or review and compliance with company accounting policies
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills; ability to apply judgement and operate effectively in a decentralized and dynamic environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to package and present complex information in an effective and efficient manner
• Able to multi-task in high pressure, time-constrained situations
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience with a large ERP system (SAP and/or Oracle preferred). Familiarity with BPC also a plus

Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day 1, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits!