Sr. Accountant

Husqvarna Group
  • Olathe, Kansas
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

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    We are continuously accepting applications

    Husqvarna Construction in Olathe, KS is looking for a Senior Accountant to support financial operations by leading complex journal entries, performing advanced reconciliations, preparing financial reports, and analyzing data to support budget and forecasting. This position contributes to overall organizational performance by driving improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and overall quality of financial reporting.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Finance, Reporting & Accounting Functions (65%)

    • Prepare, review, and submit financial reports to Group Accounting ensuring accuracy and completeness.
    • Prepare and analyze monthly journal entries, including complex or non-routine items.
    • Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations including identifying discrepancies and resolving issues independently.
    • Prepare accurate fixed asset-related schedules including collaborating with owners to validate activity for month-end close and forecasting.
    • Manage financial components of material setup including transfer price standard cost calculations and inventory transaction reviews.

    Analyzing (20%)

    • Analyze financial data to support budget, forecasting and performing insights
    • Manage and review monthly intercompany billing to ensure accurate and timely chargebacks
    • Calculate, analyze and research monthly commission & quarterly payments, communicate results promptly to relevant departments

    Compliance (15%)

    • Provide documentation and respond to inquiries for internal and external audits.
    • Develop and enhance process control procedures, including complex workflows and cross-functional processes.
    • Oversee document retention compliance by communicating destroy dates, coordinating with departments, and maintaining retention requirements.
    • Generate ad hoc reports and provide advanced accounting support as needed.

    POSITION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

    • Maintain high level of attention to detail
    • Ability to multitask and handle multiple projects without losing focus
    • Able to analyze and solve new or unfamiliar problems and trouble-shoot problems independently

    CRITICAL FUNCTIONAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

    • Solid knowledge of current ERP system, Microsoft Office Products (Excel heavy), and IFRS/GAAP

    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

    • Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting
    • At least 5 years’ previous work experience as Accountant required

    Why join Husqvarna?

    We are one of the world’s oldest startups, passionate about our work, proud of our history and curious about the future. We look for opportunities to grow by stepping out of our comfort zone and are committed to finding sustainable solutions for the future. We have built an environment that encourages close teamwork and support for one another. Check us out at www.husqvarnacp.com.

    We offer:

    • Competitive compensation
    • Benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance at date of hire
    • A 401(k) with matching and no vesting
    • An employee purchase discount on Husqvarna products
    • An education assistance program
    • Paid parental leave  
    • Eleven paid holidays
    • Paid vacation
    • . . . and more!

    Husqvarna is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline and termination. Husqvarna prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; gender; sexual orientation; pregnancy; age; disability; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOlathe, Kansas
    Websitehusqvarnacp.com

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Balance Sheetunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Chargebacksunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • External Auditunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Financial Managementunmatched
    • Financial Operationsunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Fixed Assetsunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Internal Auditunmatched
    • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)unmatched
    • Inventory Costsunmatched
    • Inventory Transactionsunmatched
    • Journal Entriesunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Control Engineeringunmatched
    • Process Developmentunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Startupunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Transfer Pricingunmatched

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