F&A - Accountant
Job Description
As part of the Centralized Accounting team, this individual will support the Operational Accounting pillar. He/She will report directly to Julia Tinoco, F&A, Associate Director.
Responsibilities
Duracell is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries, complemented by a portfolio of high quality, market leading specialty, rechargeable and professional batteries. Duracell's products power numerous critical professional devices across the globe such as heart rate monitors, defibrillators, telemetry devices, smoke detectors, fire alarms, automated valves and security systems. As the leader in the professional power category, Duracell has a rich history of innovation, continuously introducing batteries that are smaller, thinner, with more energy and longer lasting than competitive brands. Since March 2016, Duracell has found its permanent home within Berkshire Hathaway (ranked #4 World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine and #3 in the Fortune 500), and will continue to focus on sustainable growth, industry-leading innovation while creating long-term value for our customers and consumers. At Duracell, integrity, end-to-end accountability across all levels, fast decision-making and a "can do" attitude is highly valued. In January 2018, a new B2B Sector was created which among other duties, will assume responsibilities of the Professional Aftermarket businesses globally under the PROCELL brand.
As part of the Centralized Accounting team, this individual will support the Operational Accounting pillar. He/She will report directly to Julia Tinoco, F&A, Associate Director.
Responsibilities
- Performs monthly and quarterly financial close activities including preparation of month-end journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Examines trial balances and transactional level detail to identify and resolve issues and develop a more in depth understanding of the business as necessary.
- Analyzes balance sheet and income statement account fluctuations over multiple periods to identify trends and better assist segment teams with management of the business.
- Assists with implementation of any new accounting pronouncements and provides feedback to commercial teams as to how these pronouncements will impact their business.
- Identify and help to eliminate non-value-added activities within the team.
- Establishes new controls and procedures as needed to enhance accounting control environment.
- Ensures that financial reporting requirements to meet Duracell internal reporting deadlines are met.
- Ensures compliance with Duracell's Standard Practice Instructions, Sarbanes Oxley internal controls, and FCPA.
- Assist on Corporate FP&A; Budget, Fcst, Outlook process.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting.
- CPA preferred but not required.
- Experience in accounting role, including month and quarter close activities.
- Working knowledge of SAP
- Knowledge of finance and accounting principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems and experience streamlining reporting for more efficient and effective results.
- Work requires strong professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Requires willingness to work extended hours during times of heavy workload (e.g., month and quarter close and budget).
Duracell is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries, complemented by a portfolio of high quality, market leading specialty, rechargeable and professional batteries. Duracell's products power numerous critical professional devices across the globe such as heart rate monitors, defibrillators, telemetry devices, smoke detectors, fire alarms, automated valves and security systems. As the leader in the professional power category, Duracell has a rich history of innovation, continuously introducing batteries that are smaller, thinner, with more energy and longer lasting than competitive brands. Since March 2016, Duracell has found its permanent home within Berkshire Hathaway (ranked #4 World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine and #3 in the Fortune 500), and will continue to focus on sustainable growth, industry-leading innovation while creating long-term value for our customers and consumers. At Duracell, integrity, end-to-end accountability across all levels, fast decision-making and a "can do" attitude is highly valued. In January 2018, a new B2B Sector was created which among other duties, will assume responsibilities of the Professional Aftermarket businesses globally under the PROCELL brand.
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Seniority level
Entry level -
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Industries
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