Talascend is currently seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Calvert, Alabama.
Overview
The senior accounting analyst will provide accounting support, forecasting, and analysis of financial results while leading internal control reviews and process improvement efforts.
Responsibilities
- Perform account analysis, calculate accruals, and support accounting activities.
- Participate in key month-end closing activities.
- Assist with reviewing the internal control environment and implementing changes as needed.
- Play a key role in preparing periodic forecasts and the annual business plan.
- Lead and implement process automation and improvement initiatives.
- Interact regularly with technical support departments regarding financial processes.
- Provide analysis and support for special accounting projects.
- Help ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
- Fulfill responsibilities required to achieve quality commitments.
- Foster an environment built on trust and respect through teamwork.
- Maintain working knowledge of competencies defined in ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and ISO 17025 standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or a combination of post-secondary education and related experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience in a large manufacturing environment.
- Ability to research, compile, analyze, and interpret data accurately and promptly.
- Proficiency with office productivity software, including email, spreadsheets, collaboration, word processing, and presentation applications.
- Highly skilled in financial accounting modules and knowledgeable about large enterprise resource planning systems.
- Sound knowledge of IFRS and U.S. GAAP.
- Strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret and apply key financial indicators to support business decisions.
- Ability to plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Ability to secure and deploy resources effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA or MBA.
- Accounting experience in the steel industry.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.