SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Description

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Department: Accounting

Reports To: KTM North America Financial Controller

FLSA-Status: Exempt

Location: Murrieta, CA

Summary

Can you rise to the challenge of a culture that is ready to race? Are you excited about the chance to be part of a performance driven company in the most interesting accounting job of your career? If so, KTM North America is looking for you. Journal entry preparation, account analysis and reconciliations, cash flow analysis, audit preparation, internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting will be among your duties as Senior Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to work in an international organization covering different finance processes, as well as to gain exposure to working with the international HQ of the organization

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform month end close functions including journal entry postings and post-close balance analysis
• Work with the organization to ensure that entries into assigned balance sheet accounts are correct and processes have the proper controls
• Formulate Balance Sheet account reconciliations
• Prepare and monitor bank transactions and assist with cash flow projections
• Regulatory reporting
• Support financial and tax audit
• Tax filings and support (federal, state/provincial, city tax, 1099s, etc)
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Provide financial analysis and insight to support budget preparations and additional special projects as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Generally, requires a minimum of three to five (3-5) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting in a high-volume accounting department.

• Understanding of the key accounting principles (IFRS and/or US GAAP)
• Required proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills.
• ERP systems knowledge in SAP is a plus.
  
  

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree in finance or equivalent experience in related field preferred. CPA, MBA or Big 4 experience preferred.

Other Skills And Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of accounting practices, procedures, and requirements (IFRS and US-GAAP)
• Highly motivated, focused and results oriented
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Proven analytical skills and the ability to synthesize conclusions clearly.
• Fact based approach and willing to understand the detail of the business and its transactions
• Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines and understand when to escalate potential issues. Ability to manage multiple tasks according to required deadlines. Flexibility to switch gears with little notice
• Maintain composure under high stress conditions
• Ability to be optimistic, positive and supportive in all interactions with others
• Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal contacts, and to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to use tact and diplomacy; must be team player
• Sound communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with operating management, with a strong service orientation. Capable to explain issues and recommend solutions.
• Pro-active, self-motivated and action oriented
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Contacts

Internal: collaborate with all departments within the Company (local and HQ), all levels of Company staff from line to executive.

External: Financial and tax auditors and consultants and bank representatives.

JUDGEMENT/REASONING ABILITY: Ability to recognize discrepancies and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment, poise, and diplomacy. Requires ability to use judgment and reasoning skills and determine when issues need to be escalated.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers, bend, stoop and reach with hands and arms.

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds less than 5% daily

Able to sit at a desk and use/view computer 90% daily

Able to hear and speak into a telephone 60% daily

Able to stand, bend, stoop, twist 20% daily

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise in the work environment is usually moderate. Other factors are:

• Ability to travel if needed. Travel is minimal (less than 5 % annually) in this position.
• Hectic, fast-paced with multi-level distractions.
• Professional, yet casual office work environment.
• Ability to work extended hours as required.
  
  

Required Pre-Hire Screenings

• Criminal - Felony and Misdemeanor 7 Years
• National Criminal Data Base 7 Years
• Social Security Verification
• National Sex Offender
• NDOT or DOT Drug Screen per job requirement