What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at assaabloy?
At ASSA ABLOY, our global teams collaborate seamlessly to craft products and services that integrate into our users’ lives, simplifying their everyday routines and enhancing convenience. By empowering users to control access, we provide unparalleled peace of mind through enhancing safety and visibility.
The Manufacturing Staff Accountant supports the financial operations of the manufacturing facility by performing cost accounting, inventory reconciliation, financial reporting, and analysis. This role partners closely with operations, supply chain, and finance leadership to ensure accurate manufacturing financials, strong internal controls, and timely month-end closing activities. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, analytical, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
This position sits on-site in Berlin, CT Monday-Friday.
What you will be doing:
Cost & Inventory Accounting
- Maintain and reconcile inventory sub-ledgers, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead).
- Assist in standard cost updates, cost roll-ups, and annual cost setting.
- Participate in cycle counts and periodic physical inventory processes.
- Review BOMs and routing changes to ensure accurate costing.
Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations and analysis.
- Assist with month-end closing activities, including factory expense accruals.
- Generate and distribute manufacturing financial reports with commentary.
- Support financial audits by providing analysis and documentation as requested.
Operational Support & Analysis
- Partner with plant management to analyze production results and identify cost improvement opportunities.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production, inventory, scrap, and cost efficiency.
- Support budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing operations.
- Participate in cross-functional projects to improve processes, controls, and systems.
Compliance & Internal Controls
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, GAAP, and internal control requirements.
- Identify risks and assist in process improvements to strengthen financial accuracy and accountability.
- Support SOX-related documentation and testing, if applicable.
What we are looking for:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- 0–3 years of accounting experience; manufacturing or cost accounting experience preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
- Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar).
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, data analysis).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration within cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Working Conditions:
- Office and manufacturing floor environment.
- Periodic visits to production areas are required.
- May require extended hours during month-end or special projects.
What We Offer!
We believe in creating opportunities and providing benefits that empower you to grow, thrive, and build a rewarding lifelong career with us. Here is just a sample of what you can look forward to as a member of our team:
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
- Flexible Spending
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discount portal
- Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.