Accountant II
Position Description:
At a Glance Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Accountant II to join the Data, Power & Control Division in Somerset, NJ, or West Hartford, CT.
The Accountant II will provide support to the Finance Department to meet internal (Legrand) and external (tax/external audits) reporting requirements.
Responsible for assisting with the review of financial statements, Journal entries, G/L account reconciliations, tax, and external auditor reporting.
Mid-level accounting professional responsible for contributing to the completeness of financial statements, following internal controls requirements, supporting FP&A and finance operations teams, as well as support the shared services function.
Main Job Duties:
Perform monthly journal entries and reconcile General Ledger accounts (e.
g.
prepaid, deferred revenue, accruals, AR account reconciliation, fixed assets) Run various processes and reports during the month-end close process (e.
g.
currency restatements, preparing P&L & trial balances) File multi states sales and use tax returns as well as VAT tax returns.
Assist with annual tax reporting package provided to LNA tax used to prepare annual income tax returns.
Assist with budget reporting & external audits.
Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting as required Maintain knowledge of IFRS, SOX Internal Controls, and other relevant accounting & tax regulations.
Performs other similar and related duties as required.
Qualifications:
Education:
BA degree in Accounting
Experience:
Minimum 3 years experience Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
Requires strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail, and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities.
Requires close attention to detail, ability to audit work to identify issues and implement processes to prevent errors.
Must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to identify trends and establish proactive corrective actions.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite:
Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, and experience with accounting software is essential.
Company-specific accounting and finance software and systems are a plus (SAP, Planful, Esker).
Demonstrated ability to create effective reports, presentations, and business correspondence.
Must be able to communicate effectively both in written format and oral presentation and to give and receive detailed/complex and sensitive information, and process that information appropriately.
A team player mentality is required.
Must have solid business acumen and understanding of a variety of functional areas within the business.
Company Info:
About Legrand Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures.
Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable.
Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow.
Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA:
LR) with revenue of 7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries.
For more information, visit www.
legrandgroup.
com/en About Legrand North and Central America Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector:
Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting.
We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries.
LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.
LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity.
For more information, visit legrand.
us About Legrands Data Center Power and Control Division The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrands Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures.
Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future.
The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development.
http:
//www.
legrand.
us http:
//www.
youtube.
com/legrandna http:
//www.
linkedin.
com/company/44580 http:
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com/legrandNA Equal Opportunity Employer #LI-QH1 Recommended Skills Accounting Software Analytical Attention To Detail Audit Working Papers Auditing Balance Sheet Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
At a Glance Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Accountant II to join the Data, Power & Control Division in Somerset, NJ, or West Hartford, CT.
The Accountant II will provide support to the Finance Department to meet internal (Legrand) and external (tax/external audits) reporting requirements.
Responsible for assisting with the review of financial statements, Journal entries, G/L account reconciliations, tax, and external auditor reporting.
Mid-level accounting professional responsible for contributing to the completeness of financial statements, following internal controls requirements, supporting FP&A and finance operations teams, as well as support the shared services function.
Main Job Duties:
Perform monthly journal entries and reconcile General Ledger accounts (e.
g.
prepaid, deferred revenue, accruals, AR account reconciliation, fixed assets) Run various processes and reports during the month-end close process (e.
g.
currency restatements, preparing P&L & trial balances) File multi states sales and use tax returns as well as VAT tax returns.
Assist with annual tax reporting package provided to LNA tax used to prepare annual income tax returns.
Assist with budget reporting & external audits.
Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting as required Maintain knowledge of IFRS, SOX Internal Controls, and other relevant accounting & tax regulations.
Performs other similar and related duties as required.
Qualifications:
Education:
BA degree in Accounting
Experience:
Minimum 3 years experience Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
Requires strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail, and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities.
Requires close attention to detail, ability to audit work to identify issues and implement processes to prevent errors.
Must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to identify trends and establish proactive corrective actions.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite:
Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, and experience with accounting software is essential.
Company-specific accounting and finance software and systems are a plus (SAP, Planful, Esker).
Demonstrated ability to create effective reports, presentations, and business correspondence.
Must be able to communicate effectively both in written format and oral presentation and to give and receive detailed/complex and sensitive information, and process that information appropriately.
A team player mentality is required.
Must have solid business acumen and understanding of a variety of functional areas within the business.
Company Info:
About Legrand Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures.
Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable.
Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow.
Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA:
LR) with revenue of 7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries.
For more information, visit www.
legrandgroup.
com/en About Legrand North and Central America Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector:
Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting.
We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries.
LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.
LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity.
For more information, visit legrand.
us About Legrands Data Center Power and Control Division The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrands Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures.
Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future.
The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development.
http:
//www.
legrand.
us http:
//www.
youtube.
com/legrandna http:
//www.
linkedin.
com/company/44580 http:
//twitter.
com/legrandNA Equal Opportunity Employer #LI-QH1 Recommended Skills Accounting Software Analytical Attention To Detail Audit Working Papers Auditing Balance Sheet Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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