Junior Accounting Manager, Record to Report

Junior Accounting Manager, Record to Report - North AmericaUmicore is a leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. Our support functions ensure the company's growth by making commercially viable decisions, enhancing our reputation, building new customer relationships, and finding the right people.About the RoleThe Junior Accounting Manager will be responsible for general accounting, monthly and year-end closing, and process optimization. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in business or accounting, be CPA designated or actively working towards it, and have a minimum of 3 years of accounting experience.Proactively manage day-to-day accounting activities, including general accounting journal entries, provision calculations & management, general ledger maintenance, cost accounting, and financial reporting.Act as liaison between NA Business Units and other GFS streams providing support in the areas of accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash application, and fixed assets.Act as liaison between NA Business Units and Corporate functions.Perform account reconciliations and variance analysis to explain the major movements on the balance sheet and P&L accounts.Prepare financial statements.Support internal and external audits by preparing relevant documentation and addressing audit inquiries.Stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting standards.Assist in the development and documentation of accounting procedures and training materials for the team.Oversight of accounting processes performed by external partners to ensure accuracy and correctness.Support internal controls requirements and implement adequate controls.Support Tax department by providing financial information and completing tax forms as required.Monthly & Year-End ClosingProactively manage the monthly closing activities for the assigned scope, completing accounting tasks on time with high accuracy.Solve problems impacting month-end close.Communicate and interact with the different business unit and legal entity controllers on the explanation of their figures.Prepare assigned internal and external reports for the business units, corporate consolidation, external stakeholders, and tax authorities.Process OptimizationParticipate in end-to-end projects: setup requirements, meet project milestones, testing, and implementation taking an approach of innovation, teamwork, and collaboration.Contribute to the development and implementation of streamlined accounting processes, controls, and policies.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process optimization and automation.Review and analyze financial data to identify discrepancies, variances, and opportunities for process improvement.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in business or accounting. Master’s degree in business, accounting, or related discipline considered an asset.CPA designated or actively working towards.Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.Strong technical knowledge in accounting practices and principles, including general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, and cost accounting.Experience performing account reconciliations and managing Month-End Close Activities.Preparation and interpretation of financial statements.Experience using SAP and Cognos and other systems/tool enablers.High proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel.What We OfferWe aim to lead the way, not just for our customers, but for our employees too. We strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise, and advance our careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr