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Form of workSenior Revenue Accountant
Position ID: req45801
Sector: BA North America
Functional Area: Finance
Location: Charlotte Office
Number of Openings: 1
Employment Type: Permanent
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Senior Revenue Accountant
SUMMARY
Electrolux North America, Inc., a $5 billion manufacturing and sales subsidiary of AB Electrolux, is seeking an experienced Accountant to handle a variety of accounting and reporting activities. The position reports to the Accounting Manager, North America and is based in Charlotte, NC.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain overall responsibility for the general ledgers and perform month-end closing responsibilities for ledgers/reporting entities assigned, including but not limited to the following:
oPreparation and posting of journal entries. Ensure appropriate documentation is attached and transaction is appropriate. Implement process improvements to improve efficiency and quality in accounting activities.
oPreparation of account reconciliations. Ensure that all required reconciliations are completed by the established deadline. Recognize inappropriate balances and transactions with follow-up and resolution. Ensure proper reconciliation processes are followed and implement process improvements in reconciliation process.
oPreparation of monthly financial statements and submission to Group Accounting in Stockholm. Review financial statements prior to submission to provide assurance that reporting is done in accordance with Group policies and procedures.
Perform financial analysis during close including review and explanation of large variances.
Perform quality control procedures to ensure that ledgers are in balance and accounts are properly coded
Determine proper revenue recognition & implement accrual accounting for customer accounts based on contract language
Monitor spending by cost center through periodic preparation of actual vs. budget comparison as requested
Ensure that all accounting and reporting activities comply with the Electrolux Accounting Manual
Maintain process documentation and follow internal control procedures to ensure compliance
Work with external auditors on hard close and yearend financial audits
Compile federal and state tax information for the tax department annually
Complete special projects as assigned by Manager
Provide support to Accounting Manager as needed
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's (Master's preferred) degree in Accounting or Finance required
3-5 years of experience in industry or public accounting required
CPA certification preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
Must possess a proactive work ethic, including the ability and desire to take ownership of process improvement opportunities when identified
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attention to details and good organizational skills
Advanced MS Excel required
SAP and SQL experience a plus
Expectant, positive, proactive attitude with "can do" spirit
Ability to work with diverse individuals and cross-functional teams
Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position works in a typical office environment.
Electrolux Home Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Electrolux shapes living for the better by reinventing taste, care and wellbeing experiences, making life more enjoyable and sustainable for millions of people. As a leading global appliance company, we place the consumer at the heart of everything we do. Through our brands, including Electrolux, AEG, Anova, Frigidaire, Westinghouse and Zanussi, we sell more than 60 million household and professional products in more than 150 markets every year. In 2017 Electrolux had sales of SEK 122 billion and employed 56,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.
