Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant will assist the Accounting Manager in the daily operations of the Accounting department for the Tarkett North American Shared Service Organization. This role will assist with the accounting and consolidation processes as well as internal and external audits. This position will also help with ensuring and analyzing accounting records, including financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to standards defined within the department. The Senior Accountant will interface with accounting personnel and functional leaders to provide accurate timely reporting and analysis of financial information.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with completion of the month-end close processes including consolidation and maintenance of closing files, including preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and support schedules

Maintain BlackLine (cloud-based software designed to automate and control the entire financial close process)

Create and maintain BlackLine reporting dashboards

Oversight and control of the intercompany billing processes

Responsible for monitoring SAP for intercompany process errors and seeking resolution

Calculate and perform journal entries for assigned reserves.

Review credit card purchases for proper account assignment and ensure compliance with internal controls

Perform AP/AR intercompany balance reconciliation for reporting purposes

Assist with entering and maintaining group financial reporting

Assist with activities for internal and external audits by requesting information and documentation and compiling it to present

Help maintain accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies

Help drive accounting projects and initiations with other members of the finance team

Assist in developing continuous improvement in the accounting and finance

Create ad hoc reports/analysis as requested

Other duties as assigned by Accounting Manager

REQUIREMENTS (to include educational requirements):

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA is Preferred

4+ years of progressively responsible experience in financial accounting with a medium sized or larger company

Previous experience in a Shared Service environment preferred

SAP experience highly preferred; Understanding of integrated business systems

Ability to drive process improvements and manage multiple projects based on timelines and deadlines

Self-starter with ability to work independently, with little direct supervision, to accomplish aggressive objectives and timelines

Advanced MS Excel skills

Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Working knowledge of IFRS

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Attention to detail, organized and thorough with desire for continuous improvement

Strong analytical and accounting skills

What We Offer

A commitment that Safety is #1

Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!

Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future

We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach.

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT).

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.

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