• Accountant III

    Shaw Industries Inc (Dalton, GA)


    Job Title

     

    Accountant III

    Position Overview

    This position within the International Accounting department will be responsible for performing accounting duties for the international entities. This position includes managing relationships with local account ing teams and applying local and US GAAP accounting principles to prepare accurate and timely reporting and related analyses.

    Responsibilities:

    + Prepare journal entries with adequate supporting documentation.

    + Monitor, maintain and reconcile intercompany accounts between the parent company and the international entities.

    + Draft reporting packages for the international entities, or review and approve reporting packages provided by local accountants/3rd party service providers.

    + Manage month/quarter/year-end process to ensure all is accomplished on a timely basis to meet required deadlines internally and externally.

    + Assist with internal and external audits.

    + Document and maintain current processes and procedures.

    + Participate in business and system projects that impact international accounting.

    + Work with all areas of Finance (Financial Services, Treasury, Corporate Assets and Tax) and outside of Finance (IS group, Customer service, etc.) to support financial operations of the international entities.

    + Recognize process improvement opportunities and make recommendations to improve quality, timeliness and accuracy of international transactions.

    + Perform other related duties as assigned.

    Job Requirements:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related.

    + 3 - 5 years accounting experience in accounting or finance.

    + Existing understanding and knowledge of US GAAP is required ; knowledge of international accounting standards is preferred.

    + Experience with accounting matters in foreign currency is highly preferred.

    + Bilingual in Mandarin, Dutch, or French is a plus .

    + Experience with Oracle Fusion is a plus.

    + Demonstrates excellent organizational skills.

    + Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and ability to work with detail.

    + Follows direction without close supervision.

    Competencies:

    + Execute Action Plan - A lign work with strategic objectives , prioritize tasks, set timelines, and leverage resources to ensure timely and efficient completion of goals.

    + Initiate Action - Proactively identifies opportunities and takes decisive steps to address challenges. Acts with urgency and ownership, driving results without waiting for direction

    + Adapt and Change - Responds effectively to changing conditions, priorities, and environments. Embraces innovation and remains flexible in the face of uncertainty.

    + Learn Continuously - Seeks out feedback, development opportunities, and new knowledge to improve performance.

    + Build trusting relationshi ps - Fosters open communication, demonstrates integrity, and builds rapport across teams and functions.

    Work Shift

    8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

     

    Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.