POSITION SUMMARY: The senior accountant will assist the Accounting Manager in the daily operations of the accounting department for the Tarkett North American Residential business unit. This role will assist with the accounting and consolidation processes as well as internal and external audits. In addition, this role will assist with the analysis and reporting of the SG&A spend to the SG&A functional leaders. This position will also help with ensuring and analyzing accounting records, including financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to standards defined within the department. The senior accountant will interface with accounting personnel and functional leaders to provide accurate timely reporting and analysis of financial information. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with completion of the month-end close processes including consolidation and maintenance of closing files, including preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and support schedules Oversight and control of the intercompany billing processes Responsible for monitoring SAP for intercompany process errors and seeking resolution Calculate and perform journal entries for assigned reserves. Perform AP/AR intercompany balance reconciliation for reporting purposes Assist with entering and maintaining group financial reporting Assist with activities for internal and external audits by requesting information and documentation and compiling it to present Prepare & distribute monthly analysis of spending variances following up with functional leaders and create financial reports in a timely manner to help facilitate their understanding and decision-making process Support the forecasting and budgeting of shared service P&L and balance sheet accounts Help maintain accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies Help drive accounting projects and initiations with other members of the finance team Assist in developing continuous improvement in the accounting and finance Create ad hoc reports/analysis as requested Other duties as assigned by Accounting Manager REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance CAMS ERP access required. CPA or MBA is a plus. 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in financial accounting SAP experience highly preferred; Understanding of integrated business systems. Ability to drive process improvements and manage multiple projects based on timelines and deadlines. Self-starter with ability to work independently, with little direct supervision, to accomplish aggressive objectives and timelines. Advanced MS Excel skills Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills Attention to detail, organized and thorough with desire for continuous improvement. Strong analytical and accounting skills What We Offer A commitment that Safety is #1 Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options! Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements. Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process. We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption. We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation. Who we are: With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe. Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach. Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best. At Tarkett we help create great spaces. We believe in taking care of our people, our customers and our planet. We believe in being agile and performance-driven in everything that we do in order to find the best flooring and sports surface solutions. https://www.tarkett.com/ “Tarkett Human-Conscious Design™ really tells who we are and what we can offer. Our focus is to develop engaged and successful teams that place customers at the heart of their priorities. To support them we foster relationships based on trust, empowerment and diversity of thinking as it brings creativity and success.” Séverine Grosjean, Group Human Resources & Communications EVP