Senior Accountant

Company: Spectris plc
Location: Andover
Posted on: February 3, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Accountant US

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.

Location: Andover, MA, USA (hybrid)

Do you want to play an important role in optimizing our global finance processes & systems, to make sure that they perfectly support our business goals? Are you looking for a position in which you can fully exploit your analytical, business partner and problem-solving skills? And do you want to do this in an international, but very personal environment? Then this might be your chance to become a part of our diverse and collaborative Global Finance Team!

What are your responsibilities?
Accounting and reporting for the US entity in compliance with official guidelines and requirements.
Completion of management accounts to strict deadlines.
Manage journal entries, intercompany recharges and reconcile accounts for the monthly or annual closing.
Maintaining balance sheet reconciliation.
Liaise with operations and ensure Sales Tax is invoiced correctly.
Support Spectris Group Tax for Federal, State and City tax.
Supporting in variance analysis for senior finance management and business partners
Point of contact during local audit processes.
Supporting the annual stock takes by operations.
Interact with Global Finance team and align with standard global processes.
Other ad-hoc duties


What do you need to be successful in this role?
Relevant accounts experience (including IFRS)
Experience with US sales tax
A pro-active mindset to deliver results
Knowledge of business processes and transactions,
Strong Excel skills and business system understanding


Great to have?
A degree in Finance or Accounting
SAP 4H experience is advantageous
A desire to improve processes, learn new skills and information, and grow in an expanding role.


When you join?
Your career will take off with a comprehensive induction program. We then continue to support and develop our employees by improving their skills, knowledge and performance by in-house, on-the-job training, and external training.
We value entrepreneurship and commitment by offering real career possibilities.
You become part of a growing company where you can shape the future of our work processes.
We offer a competitive compensation plan. Our benefit offerings include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with a company match, Life and Disability plans.
We also offer Tuition Reimbursement and a Wellness program.
Vacation, Sick, Personal and Paid Holidays.
We are Malvern Panalytical. We are BIG on Small.


YES, I WANT THIS JOB!

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