Senior GL Accountant at Tessenderlo Group in Phoenix, AZ, United States

Job description

• As the Senior GL accountant for Tessenderlo Kerley, you will support the accounting team while working with various internal departments and occasionally external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly accruals, complex journal entries (including payroll accounting) and general ledger activities within SAP, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with accounting standards.
• Own critical account reconciliations and perform in-depth financials analysis, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies while providing clear, concise explanations to management and business partners.
• Partner with the General Ledger and Treasury Manager to drive and enhance the month-end close process, identifying efficiencies, reducing close timelines and implementing best practices across the function.
• Evaluate, interpret, and implement Corporate, Group, US GAAP, and/or IFRS account policies and changes, serving as a subject matter expert and advising stakeholders on accounting treatment and implications.
• Strengthen and monitor internal controls, particularly within the Fixed Asset function, ensuring internal control compliance and identifying opportunities for enhancements.
• Review and interpret financial results, providing meaningful insights and actionable recommendations to business partners and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Serve as a key backup and support resource for cash management and banking activities across Tessenderlo Kerley entities, ensuring continuity of operations.
• Provide leadership on ad hoc analysis and special projects, supporting strategic initiatives and senior management decision-making
• Assist with managing financial information and support needed for the annual audit process.
• Identify and recommend automation and process improvement solutions while ensuring daily responsibilities are completed with detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge and experience with accounting standards, processes, reporting, and systems.
• Ability to work effectively as a diverse team member in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• High proficiency in IT skills (SAP or equivalent ERP system, Excel, Word, Business Intelligence-BI are a plus).
• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) is a plus.
• Advanced interpersonal skills and the ability to add value to group outcomes through collaboration and developing effective working relationships.
• Hands-on approach with attention to detail, reliability, and a “get it done” attitude.
• High proficiency in analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be well organized and be able to effectively work with others and handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Positive attitude, good communication skills, assertive and strong team player.

Skills

Required

• Advanced interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• Fun and rewarding environment
• Learning, development and team work
• Community involvement/outreach
• Challenging and meaningful work
• Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (low employee premiums!)
• 401k Plan with dollar for dollar matching, up to the first 5% of employee contribution
• 401k Company Retirement Contribution at year-end, equal up to 4% of annual base salary
• Short-Term Incentive awards based on measured performance criteria
• Life Insurance – 2x Annual Base Salary
• Paid vacation & sick time & 10 paid holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement- up to $5,000 per calendar year- Non Taxable
• Adoption Assistance-up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance
• Paid maternity and Parental time off
• Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Telemedicine program - for you and your dependents
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability insurance
• Company referral program