Staff Accountant
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions is part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. Every day, we reimagine how people move through a safer, more open world with ease. If you’ve ever walked through an automatic door, stayed in a hotel, or gone through passport control, you’ve probably used one of our products or services. We have operations in over 70 countries and over 52,000 colleagues worldwide.
Our expertise in customer journey mapping, innovation, and service design leads to the invention of new solutions that create value for our clients and exceptional experiences for their end users. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Staff Accountant.
Your Role in Keeping the Future in Safe Hands…
Reporting to the Senior Lead Accountant, you will have the opportunity to work on a team of bright individuals dedicated to delivering a wide range of comprehensive security products and services to our customers.
What you will do…
- Review financial statements for accuracy and legal compliance
- Organize and update financial records, including inspecting books for efficiency and accuracy
- Perform monthly bank account settlements
- Own the cash application process by matching incoming payments from customers to the corresponding invoices
- Update the accounts receivable ledger to reflect payments
- Perform General Ledger reconciliation by verifying the accuracy and completeness of account balances in the general ledger
- Assist with the month-end close by reconciling accounts, reviewing transactions, and recording journal entries
- Improve current financial processes, recommend, and implement financial processes that improve efficiencies
What we expect of you…
- Motivation and willingness to take ownership and accountability for daily tasks
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work cross-functionally across several tasks at once
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with AP and AR teams
- Ability to work closely with the team to deliver and optimize system performance and efficiencies
Familiarity/Expertise with the following tools/skills...
- In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws, and best practices
- Solid knowledge and experience in accounting principles
- Advanced Microsoft Excel experience, including proficiency using Pivot Tables
- Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g. SAP, NetSuite is a plus)
- 7 years of minimum experience in accounting required
- Associates degree in accounting, finance, or a relevant field is preferred
- Experience with fixed assets depreciation, expense accruals, and daily sales reports
What you can expect from us…
- Generous and competitive total rewards package
- Comprehensive and career-development resources to expand your skills and maximise your potential
- Supportive and accessible leadership team and a solid values platform that underpins who we are and how we operate
- Culture of empowerment, providing opportunity and support to grow in the role
Application
You can submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’. We will not consider applications received via e-mail or through other channels. We will review applications continuously, so please apply as soon as possible.
About Us
Featured four times in Forbes’ most innovative companies worldwide, we deliver innovative, safe, and convenient security solutions that provide real added value to our customers. As a group, our goal is to help billions of people experience a more open world. We’re proud to boast leading positions across the majority of Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Oceania, offering products and services to our customers seeking solutions to their entrance and opening requirements, such as locks, doors, and entrance automation.
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We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
