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Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting

Location: 

Getzville, NY, US, 14068

Requisition ID:  3052

Job Summary/Overview

The Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting plays a key role in CMCO’s global monthly consolidation and reporting process. This role applies expertise in U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements to prepare external financial statements and internal management reports, accurately record transactions within CMCO’s ERP and consolidation systems, and reconcile various balance sheet accounts. The role also includes supporting the administration of CMCO’s accounting information systems. Working closely with the Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting, the Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting provides regular status updates, identifies risks and opportunities, escalates departmental needs, and proactively drives process improvements.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Participates in the consolidation of CMCO’s worldwide financial statements.
  • Prepare consolidation journal entries and review results for accuracy. 
  • Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with SEC and U.S. GAAP regulations (i.e. 10Q and 10K). 
  • Prepare periodic management reports, statement of cash flows, and other financial statements.
  • Prepare internal control documentation in compliance with the SOX framework and Company policies.
  • Analyze financial information and summarize results for management.
  • Reconcile several monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations.
  • Direct other staff and interns in the completion of their responsibilities.
  • Apply new accounting policies and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
  • Ensure the proper global application of U.S. GAAP, Corporate Policies and Procedures, etc.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

  • Strong technical understanding of US GAAP.
  • Familiarity with U.S. financial accounting statements.
  • Strong understanding of CMCO’s various accounting information systems including Oracle’s. FCCS consolidation system and the SAP ERP system.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. SEC statutory reporting requirements.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel data processing skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, highly productive environment where projects and direction can change quickly while creating thorough and detailed designs and documentation.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
  • MBA preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience in finance, accounting function preferred.

Compensation

$84,165 - $101,000 per year

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in incentive plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials.  Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems.  We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how.  Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.  We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.


Nearest Major Market: Buffalo

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