H&M Shared Services, Inc Hiring for Senior Accountant Job at Blue Bell, PA Full Time

Company: H&M Shared Services, Inc.

COMPANY SUMMARY:

H&M Shared Services, Inc. (H&MSS) connects marketing, financial, administrative, and other support resources to Henkels & McCoy (H&M). Henkels & McCoy is an industry-leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure design, construction, and maintenance services for the power, oil & gas pipeline, gas distribution, and communication markets throughout North America. Founded in 1923, H&M adapts nearly a century of experience to the dynamic infrastructure needs of today. H&M has been recognized with an E.I. DuPont Safety Excellence Award and is a founding member of the ET&D Partnership, a collaborative industry partnership working to reduce fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in the electric line construction industry. H&M is a subsidiary of MasTec, a certified Minority-Controlled Company by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).

We provide comprehensive benefits packages that fit the needs of our full-time employees and their families. We offer a wide variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurances, 401(k), vacation, holiday pay and flexible work schedules.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our accounting team at H&MSS located in Blue Bell, PA. The H&MSS Senior Accountant is a critical role that is responsible for performing accounting functions such as payroll liability reconciliations, accruals and reserves analyses, and various balance sheet reconciliations. Our Senior Accountant leverages a high level of analysis to ensure financial information is present accurately and that results are issued timely. This role will have the opportunity to not only maintain but also to apply perspective to improve upon financial analysis procedures and schedules.

OBJECTIVES:

• Ensure financial information is presented accurately and results are issued timely
• Assess continued compliance with GAAP Accounting standards across the enterprise
• Assess key financial controls, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure compliance with SOX
• Maintain and improve upon financial analysis procedures and schedules
• Ensure data and internal controls integrity

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in preparation of:
  • Monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger entries
  • Monthly financial reports
  • Account reconciliations for complex and high-risk areas
• Maintain accurate and organized reconciliations and work-papers to support account balances and journal entries
• Assess compliance with regulatory guidance (GAAP)
• Understand SOX compliance requirements and implement and maintain key internal controls within the accounting processes
• Assist in coordination of annual external audit; Compile and review requested audit materials and schedules
• Review, explain and understand financial results through research of variances from budget and prior year
• Perform ad hoc analysis of accounting transactions, operational performance, and general ledger accounts
• Support ad hoc operational data and analysis requests
• Develop understanding of the business and industry
• Maintain a team player and positive attitude with a willingness and desire to assist and provide support when needed
• Conform with and abide by all regulatory guidance and internal policies and procedures
• Must be willing to work outside of normal business hours, as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS AND PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Firm understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service to internal stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Exhibits behaviors of honesty, commitment to goal achievement and effective relationships with colleagues
• Ability to use analysis, experience, and logical methods to solve challenging problems and can incorporate new methods for continuous improvement, both individually and in a team environment
• Pursues goals and objectives with energy, taking ownership of actions and willing to take decisive action even in the face of resistance or setbacks to push for results
• Ability to lead by example, acknowledge and assume responsibility for successes and failures in terms of actions, decisions, processes, and results

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university
• CPA or actively pursuing license preferred
• 3 to 6 years of accounting experience
• Experience with ERP systems is required, JD Edwards experience preferred
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Construction or Project based industry experience preferred

H&M Shared Services Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.