AddressWhat's the role?
The General Ledger Accountant assists in the preparation of financial statements and analysis for assigned Market Organization(s). This position executes accounting processes maintaining Hilti’s Internal Control System. The accountant participates in special management projects as needed.
Who is Hilti?
Hilti is where innovation is improving productivity, safety and sustainability in the global construction industry, and beyond. Where strong customer relationships are creating solutions that build a better future. Where there is pride and a sense of belonging across our 120 locations, carrying right into our lives and homes. Where people are exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development and growing lasting careers.
What does the role involve?
- Perform compliant General Ledger processes by executing and coordinating the month and year-end close activities for assigned Market Organization(s) including timelines, calendars, and Month-End Close Review calls, General Ledger Master data, and maintaining adequate ledgers (Balances and Profit & Loss)
- Review and keep balance sheet up to date and post accurate accruals, prepayments, and provisions
- Ensure that accounting records for assigned Market Organization(s) are kept in accordance with internal accounting standards (Hilti Finance Manual) as well as legal requirements and deadlines
- Execute proper internal controls for assigned Market Organization(s) within the Shared Service Center, ensuring consistent filing and ensuring compliance with group requirements and deadlines
- Understand the General ledger KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), looking continuously for areas of improvement
- Be a sparring partner for the Finance Business Partners by linking business decisions to accounting processes and by delivering and improving agreed General Ledger services to the entities in scope
- Influence finance & non-finance stakeholders and successfully communicate with them regarding General Ledger topics
- Support global or local accounting projects & tool implementations for the General Ledger Accounting team and entities in scope
- Perform all General Ledger Accounting functions related to period close, including but not limited to post entries, reconcile accounts, variance analysis, and management reports, for assigned Market Organization(s)
- Coordinate requests from internal and external auditors for assigned Market Organization(s) and assist with annual internal and external audits by preparing assigned schedules, providing supporting documentation, and meeting with auditors as needed
- Consistently challenge the status quo, identifying areas to improve compliance
- Identify opportunities for and drive continuous process improvement for efficiency gains, working with peers and cross-functional teams to implement improvements
- Execute proper internal controls for assigned Market Organization(s) within the Shared Service Center
- Support cross-functional internal control improvements between teams within the Shared Service Center
- Additional duties as assigned
Being at Hilti means joining a community of over 30,000 people, 127 different nationalities working together across 120 countries.
What do we offer?
In addition to a competitive base salary and exciting bonus potential, we offer a robust benefits package including a generous paid time off policy that includes vacation, personal days, health & wellness, and 2 days per year to give back in your local community, paid family leave, educational reimbursement and student loan assistance, 401(k) matching, medical/dental/vision coverage, and a variety of other benefits to fit the needs of our employees.
What you need is:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business or equivalent experience, required
- Minimum two (2) years’ financial accounting and/or financial analysis experience
- Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred
- Strong communication (verbal, written) skills
- Strong computer skills including but not limited to MS Office Suite and SAP ERP
- Strong problem solving, organizational, time management skills and attention to detail
- Desire to work in collaboration with highly diverse teams
- Analytically and conceptually savvy with strong functional expertise in Accounting and Finance
- Up to 10% domestic/international travel, required
- Flexibility for work on some Holidays, required
Why should you apply?
We're a big company with a family-owned feel. You will be given the opportunity to make big changes that will ripple throughout the industry while feeling right at home with the Hilti family.
Hilti, Inc is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
