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Position Summary

Key position for all month-end accounting activities for the Valencia Site.

Essential Responsibilities

Leads month end close activities, including analysis for journal entry preparation while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Leads month end activities via communications and issue resolution, including bringing issues to management's attention before they affect productivity.

Prepares and analyzes balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation with a focus on operational efficiencies and accounting compliance.

Analyzes and prepares communication of internal and external month end reporting (including standard reports and analytics.)

Drives user support for systems / programs to both internal and external customers.

Leads projects answering questions for internal and external customers and prepares ad hoc reports.

Prioritizes workload as established by management and refocuses efforts to accomplish objectives independently, accurately and timely.

Leads and / or participates in multiple projects, including the development of comprehensive project plans and completes assignments within established timelines.

Maintains current desktop procedures for assigned responsibilities and ensures others are cross trained within the department.

Leads workflow and system enhancement design and implementations, and ensures proper testing of related system revisions are within department standards.

Leads Sarbanes Oxley testing and provides related schedules and support to internal and external auditors.

Coordinate with Shared Services to drive accounting execution for AR & AP

Will be trained as back-up to Finance & Accounting Generalist, Financial Analyst and Cost Accountant

Special projects as required

Position Requirements

Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounting or Finance

2+ years accounting / finance experience in manufacturing environment; prior audit experience is strong plus

Strong knowledge of GAAP with ability to apply to real world situations; continue to keep abreast of latest FASB pronouncements

Strong analytical mind with the ability to research key accounting issues, conduct in-depth analysis and make recommendations on key accounting estimates

Prior experience performing or supporting Sarbanes-Oxley and SOX audits

Skills :

• Highly detailed oriented and accurate; works with highest integrity and character
• Should possess strong communication skills and can clearly articulate results and influence decision making through verbal, written, analytical, interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Experience driving process improvement & leveraging IT systems to drive automation and improve month-end close & other accounting activities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; intermediate to advance MS Excel user preferred; experience using OneStream reporting and other Business Intelligence / Forecasting tools
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines with conflicting priorities

Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our 'ITT'ers' fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on 'what' they accomplish, but also on 'how' they reflect ITT's values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range

$62,200 - $92,600