Staff Accountant

Job Description

The Komax group is a pioneer and market leader in the field of automated wire processing. As a globally active Swiss company, we develop and manufacture serial production machines, customer-specific systems, quality assurance modules, test systems, networking solutions, and services for various industries.

The Komax group has more than 50 companies with 3500 employees across five continents and a worldwide sales and service network.

Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant supports accurate financial records and day-to-day accounting operations for Schleuniger, Inc. This role performs general ledger reconciliations, prepares journal entries, maintains cash flow forecasts, and assists with month-end and year-end close activities.

The position also supports inventory accounting, intercompany transactions, internal controls, audit preparation, and financial reporting while maintaining accurate data in the company’s ERP system. Working collaboratively across departments, the Staff Accountant applies strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and integrity to support timely, reliable financial information.

Main Duties:

• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts, such as prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accruals, clearing, cash, and intercompany accounts; Research and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner
• Prepare and post recurring and adjusting journal entries and maintain appropriate supporting documentation
• Prepare and maintain weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts. Determine the amount and timing of intercompany payments; prepare and setup ACHs and wire transfers; and initiate funding transfers for the Canadian bank account
• Support Internal Control System (ICS) activities across Accounting, HR, and IT, including documentation, testing, and follow-up on identified items
• Support inventory accounting and valuation, including preparation of inventory reserve and landed cost calculations, variance analysis, and related reconciliations
• Support the annual audit process, including preparation of audit schedules, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and responses to auditor requests
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including account analysis, reconciliations, supporting schedules, and reporting.
• Ensure accuracy of master data and financial data in the Company’s ERP system

Assist the Controller with financial reporting, environmental and social governance reporting, variance analysis, and other financial analysis or projects as needed

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Requirements:

• Formal education in Finance or Accounting
• 3 to 6 years of experience.
• Strong Computer skills - Excel, MS Office, ERP
• Sage 100, SAP, and/or Avalara experience a plus
• Exceptional teamwork skills
• Fast learner
• High level of personal ethics and integrity
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Precise and efficient work approach with distinctive team spirit
• Proven ability to work independently and in a structured manner

Information at a Glance

Posting Location: Manchester

Professional area: Finance and Accounting

Career Level: Professionals

Employment Type: Fulltime

Do you have any questions?

For further details, please contact

Melissa Soucy