Accounting/Controlling Representative

About us

We are professional, agile and our goal is to About HIMA The HIMA Group is the world’s leading specialist in automated safety solutions, protecting a wide range of global customers in nuclear power generation, the process industry, and the rail sector, among others. Founded in 1908 and headquartered in Germany, we are proud to be a family-owned company with approximately 800 employees and with over 50 locations worldwide. HIMA Americas is in growth mode and is a wholly owned subsidiary of The HIMA Group. Formed in 2005, HIMA Americas services all regions of North America (US, Canada). With strategically located sales and service resources within the region, HIMA Americas’ headquarter office is in Houston, Texas..

Job Description

We are looking for a finance/accounting person with experience and proven knowledge in classical accounting and controlling in industrial businesses or environment. This individual will report to the local Accounting/Finance Manager and to the headquarters finance and controlling department. We prefer in-office work, but a hybrid schedule may be considered as an option for the right person and under certain circumstances.

Responsibilities

· Knowledge in classical accounting (balance sheet, P&L, AR, AP) and/or controlling within industrial sector.

· 2-3 of experience with accounting and book keeping in an ERP system

· Help with Financial tasks are e.g.:

Preparing monthly reports, annual financial statements and ad-hoc-evaluations for the regional and global management

Analysis of the financial figures and monitoring of budgets

Contribution to forecasts and strategy/business plans

Implementation of internal controls for financial processes

· The financial competencies and qualifications should cover:

solid industrial project accounting skills,

some inventory management experience,

experience in implementing and maintaining ERP/Accounting systems,

cash management and banking knowledge.

Experience with integrated ERP systems with accounting and finance modules

· The candidates’ profiles ideally include knowledge related to Commercial Admin area as well as office management.

· Should have Analytical and communication skills

· Must be a team player

· Must have excellent communication skills

· Must have a valid legal status in the US. We will not sponsor any candidate for VISA.

Required Qualifications

· Bachelors’ degree in accounting, business administration or related field / advanced degree or certification like CPA or CMA

· Good knowledge on MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams)

· Familiar with financial software (QuickBooks) and integrated ERP systems

· Familiar with local US and TX taxes

· Must be able to pass background check and drug & alcohol testing

· Proficient in English language (spoken, written). Other language a plus.

· Comfortable with doing presentations in person and via Teams.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person