Sr. Accountant

Amphenol Network Solutions, headquartered in Liberty Lake, WA is a division of Amphenol Corporation, based in Wallingford, CT. Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world with a global vision to connect people with technology. Amphenol Network Solutions have been leading the industry with a high-quality, seamless product portfolio of fiber distribution, cable management, power, racks, passives, and enclosures. Our markets include IT Datacom, Mobile Devices, Mobile Networks, and Broadband. Additionally, Amphenol Corporation serves Industrial, Automotive, Commercial Aerospace, and Military markets. Our goal is simple - to develop leading technologies that enhance the performance of our customers’ products, systems, and networks.

Recently, we were recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest! Coming to work every day is a choic,e and when you like the people you work with and the environment you work in, it's an easy choice. If you are looking to work with a group of people you would describe as innovative, hard-working, passionate, honest, and fun-loving you have found it!

With a commitment to innovation, quality and customer satisfaction, we are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our finance team.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant is responsible for complex accounting functions while assisting management in the financial analysis and reporting process. The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of accounting principles, audit compliance, strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to work well independently as well as within a team. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Accountant will be reporting directly to the Plant Controller and will be responsible for general ledger accounting, cost accounting, treasury, fixed asset management across multiple locations, revenue recognition, and manage records for audit compliance. This role will be required to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while meeting consistent deadlines.

• Maintain organized and accurate financial support records, to ensure completeness and compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Complete assigned monthly, quarterly, and year-end journal entries and verify support schedules to general ledger accounts as assigned through the Company’s quick financial close process
• Evaluate balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any reconciling variances
• Facilitate activities related to internal and external audits
• Perform quarterly internal controls testing
• Analyze General Ledger accounts and provide guidance across departments for accurate reporting
• Assist with international and domestic tax filings to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local government agencies
• Help with analyzing changes in inventory values and investigate significant discrepancies
• Responsible for Excess and Obsolete inventory calculations and assist in the preparation of quarterly inventory disposals
• Assist management with overhead calculations and ERP updates associated with changes
• Responsible for Corporate requests surrounding federal tax and financial reporting requirements
• Analyze company revenue recognition processes to ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and company policies, including reviewing customer contracts and collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Assistance with fixed asset records, process additions and disposals, and calculate monthly depreciation through a third-party application
• Responsible for bank reconciliation processes and other treasury needs as assigned
• Investigate and report unclaimed property accounts
• Participates in user testing of computer applications during upgrades and/or maintenance
• Collaborate with finance and other departments to support forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning
• Prepare process documentation and evaluate existing processes for improvement
• Position will provide support to other finance positions along with working within other departments as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or finance and/or equivalent experience required
• 3 – 5 years related work strongly preferred
• CMA/CPA preferred  
• Strong ability to troubleshoot independently and/or with a team
• Accounting experience within a public and/or a multi-layered company preferred
• Manufacturing or similar industry experience desired

LANGUAGE AND PEOPLE SKILLS 

• Ability to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions, as well as training through Microsoft Teams.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Products with an emphasis on Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook
• Experience with Epicor or any Tier1/Tier2 ERP system desired
• Experience with Sage (Fixed Assets), Avalara (Tax), Concur (Expense) or similar software systems preferred
• Experience with Bank, Treasury and Credit Card Processing systems preferred

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS

Ability to concentrate and focus on detailed information for long periods of time. Requires repetitive reviewing of numbers and other information and nearly mistake free work performance. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

An employee in this position works in an open manufacturing and office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, though the employee may occasionally be subject to higher noise levels.

COMPENSATION

Pay Range: $72,000-$100,000/year

Status: Exempt

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and work location.

Employee Benefits: Our employee benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA accounts, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, STD, LTD, Life, AD&D, Retirement with match, Flexible Schedules, Holiday Pay, Vacation Pay, and Sick Pay. Check out our Careers Page for more information regarding our benefits.

QUALITY STATEMENT

Amphenol Network Solutions is committed to delivering an extraordinary customer experience that meets or exceeds our customer’s requirements and satisfaction as we continually improve the effectiveness of our Quality Management System.