Senior Accountant at Ametek, Inc. in Keene, New Hampshire

Job Description:

Job ID: 17733

Position Description:
AMETEK Precitech is a world leader in the design and manufacture of Ultra Precision machining systems used to make the world's most sophisticated optics. We are a unit of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electro-mechanical devices with annualized sales of $5 billion dollars.

This position will have a broad range of technical, day-to-day finance/accounting, and cost accounting responsibilities. Duties include: Involvement with revenue recognition and compliance, forecasting and budgeting, revenue and gross margin analysis, monthly close activities including consolidation reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, as well as involvement in audits. The candidate should have a BS Degree in Finance or Accounting with 3-5 years of progressively increasing experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Performs month end close and preparation and interpretation of financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with company and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
* Assist with the preparation and evaluation balance sheet and income statement information, determining variances and trends and report to management.
* Assist with month end reporting packages.
* Performs month-end journal entries and reconciliations to ensure consistency and accuracy.
* Analysis of Capital Expenditures and maintenance of Fixed Asset register in Sage FAS.
* Performs Sarbanes Oxley compliance testing.
* Maintains effective internal controls to ensure protection of assets and an accurate reporting of financial position.
* Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.
* Demonstrates strong understanding of GAAP.
* Ensures revenue recognition compliance.
* Assist with internal and external audit requests.
* Ensure corporate/divisional policies and procedures are followed.
* Special projects and analysis as assigned.

Position Requirements:
EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance required

EXPERIENCE:
• 3 -5 years of related accounting experience.
• Strong proficiency with office productivity applications (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• ERP System or Lean Manufacturing experience a plus.
• GAAP, SEC Reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance experience preferred.
• Proven team player who has demonstrated capabilities in the following areas: excellent communication, presentation, leadership and interpersonal skills, well developed problem-solving skills; solid organizational skills; and the demonstrated ability to be self-directed and effectively relate to all levels of an organization.
• Proven business partnership skills with the demonstrated ability to work in a matrix organizational environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multi task and meet deadlines.
• The right person will be ambitious and flexible who wants to learn and grow professionally
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, and ERP Software and applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against
any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex,
age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity,
status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal,
state or local protected class.

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