Senior Accountant

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At Mohawk Industries, we're committed to more - more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what's important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

What we need:

Responsible for moderately complex to complex general ledger accounts that present a diverse range of issues and data requiring the application of in-depth analysis and research necessary to support the daily activities of the department. Specific focus on lease accounting including being the point of contact for the segment for entering leases for proper accounting and answering questions. Works with latitude for independent decision-making and judgment within the framework of the job's primary duties. Partner with internal and external customers, vendors and other agencies to resolve account reconciliation issues.

What you'll do:

• Prepare journal entries and general ledger account reconciliation for accounts with greater complexity that is managed by the department. Research and document financial fluctuations. Collect data from source documents through data downloads and extracts verify and confirm data accuracy. Create and analyze accounting reports for distribution and reporting and prepare spreadsheets used for analytical information.
• Serve customers in business finance, manufacturing finance, treasury, real estate, and sourcing being a single point of reference for questions pertaining to lease accounting at Mohawk Industries.
• Lead external auditors through testing and auditing of the Lease Accounting Standard.
• Serve as the Mohawk subject matter expert on Leases and Lease Accounting.
• Remain current on department operating processes and compliance guidelines, informs customers accordingly and ensure that processed transactions are compliant. Inform management of non-compliant or questionable issues. Work closely with management, team members and assigned business units to ensure the timely and accurate communication, implementation, and monitoring of regulatory, corporate and department compliance guidelines.
• Establish and maintain account information systems that provide a quick reference database of records, department transactions, releases information, etc. according to company policies and procedures. Audit files at specific intervals to identify and purge outdated or unnecessary items and to ensure confidentiality of records.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, vendors, and agencies to ensure prompt and accurate resolution of variances and discrepancies, account reconciliation and reporting. Resolve and/or provide guidance to junior team members with more complex transactions and reconciliation issues.
• Perform other duties as required.

What you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline required.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required and ASC 842 specifically, preferred.
• Knowledge of economic principles, auditing practices and principles, and applicable laws, codes and regulations
• 2 - 6 years of relevant experience in accounting and administration that includes journal entry preparation, General Ledger Accounting, and account reconciliations

What you're good at:

• Proficiency with PC and software applications including Advanced Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency using department database systems such as SAP and Costar
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively interact with and make presentations to senior executives, regulatory agencies, and other internal and external customer. Ability to exercise good judgment and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret and adapt known methods, system procedures or operating concepts to new situations
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks with concentration, speed, and accuracy to meet deadlines
• Ability to make sound decisions and resolve problems in a high pressure environment and/or crisis
• Willingness to challenge established practices and draw relevant conclusions
• Ability to use accounting knowledge to convince stakeholders of sound business decisions and proper business processes

What else?

• We're located in a pretty great spot - check out this video to see what we mean
• This is an on site role located in Calhoun, GA

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world's largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.

Nearest Major Market: Calhoun