Financial Accountant
Role Overview
Essity is looking for an experienced Financial Accountant who will be responsible for reconciling accounts, posting journal entries, and maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles and reporting schedules so that the organization has a full and accurate statement of its financial position. They will also collect, compile, verify, and analyze financial information and prepare financial reports and accounting statements so that senior management has accurate and timely information for making financial decisions.
The ideal candidate should/could live in the Appleton, Neenah, Menasha, WI area.
We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.
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About the Role
Essity is looking for an experienced Financial Accountant who will be responsible for reconciling accounts, posting journal entries, and maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles and reporting schedules so that the organization has a full and accurate statement of its financial position. They will also collect, compile, verify, and analyze financial information and prepare financial reports and accounting statements so that senior management has accurate and timely information for making financial decisions.
The ideal candidate should/could live in the Appleton, Neenah, Menasha, WI area.
We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.
What You Will Do
- Active role in the monthly financial closing cycle, includes reconciling balance sheet accounts, recording journal entries, and maintain a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles and reporting schedules so that the organization has a full and accurate statement of its financial position.
- Collect, compile, verify, and analyze financial information and prepare financial reports and accounting statements so that senior management has accurate and timely information for making financial decisions
- Assist with internal and external business audits
- Act as a speaking partner for Accounting services providing technical accounting advice within area of expertise to functional or operational areas
- Oversee and approve special procedures in relation to the defined Accounting services
- Provide input regarding needed changes, inefficiencies or other possible issue.
- Who You Are
- Accounting Degree preferred
- Previous accounting experience
- Must be detail-oriented with strong planning and organizational skills
- Advanced knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
- Experience with SAP or Power BI a plus
- Ability to demonstrate a strong work ethic
- Travel up to 10% of the time (domestic)
- What We Can Offer You
- At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
- Compensation and Benefits:
- Expected Compensation
- Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus + benefits
- Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:
- United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
- Wellness program provided through Rally
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- PTO offering with Paid Holidays
- Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.
- Additional Information
- The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
- If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact [email protected]
- Together, we are improving lives, every day
- Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.
About Essity
A leading global hygiene and health company.
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