Job Description

Senior Accountant

For over 90 years, LECO has been a leader in the development and production of world class laboratory instruments delivering state of the art products nationwide and across the globe. Located in St. Joseph, Michigan, LECO continues to be a family-owned company that understands the value of shared interests, long-term stability, loyalty, and trust.

Schedule:

Full Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday 

Position Summary: 

The accounting/finance group is a very hands-on department which will allow the ideal candidate exposure into many areas of the company. We are looking for an individual with demonstrated ability to multi-task, is pro-active and works well independently and as part of a team. This is a visible role that interacts with all areas of the accounting/finance group and many other departments to streamline processes in addition to auditing and maintaining internal controls. This individual will be an integral part of the accounting team and depending on experience will have the opportunity to become involved in, financial statement consolidation, monthly account analysis presentation and other various accounting functions.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Prepares monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
• Work in a team to review foreign subsidiary month-end financial reports, and prepare the foreign financial consolidation
• Foreign correspondence as it relates to Foreign Financial preparation and review
• Foreign subsidiary internal audit development and ongoing oversight
• Help to develop and administer ERP training for foreign accountants and back-office staff
• Help to develop AI based process improvement initiatives and related training
• Involvement with both monthly and annual close process as it relates to general accounting matters
• Informational reporting to upper management
• Daily use of Oracle and Excel for Accounting activities
• Key asset in identifying and developing global reports as needed
• Seeks continual improvements in reporting processes and system utilization
• Align all actions and decisions with GAAP and LECO’s Group Accounting Policy
• Special projects as assigned

Position Requirements: 

• Minimum of 5 + years accounting experience
• Proven ability to operate in various software systems
• Strong technical, organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills

Education/Certifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting

EOE M/F/VET/Disability