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Senior Accountant
KiddeFenwal, LLC
Location: 400 Main Street, Ashland, MA, 01721 USA- Hybrid (3 days in office)
Company Overview
KiddeFenwal is the global market leader in designing and manufacturing innovative industrial and commercial fire suppression systems and safety controls. Our proprietary, fully certified offerings save lives, protect property, and minimize business interruption.
Our brands—Kidde Fire Systems and Kidde Fire Protection—deliver highly engineered fire suppression, detection, and control systems across industrial, commercial, and marine sectors. Fenwal Controls supports OEMs with gas ignition, temperature control, and overheat detection products.
Headquartered in Ashland, Massachusetts, KiddeFenwal operates globally, with facilities in the U.S., United Kingdom (KFI-UK), and India (KTI-India). Learn more at www.kiddefenwal.com
Our Purpose
We protect lives, livelihoods, and icons through innovative solutions, strong partnerships, and exceptional customer experiences. Built on a foundation of integrity and safety, we drive results with speed and excellence while fostering innovation and teamwork.
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team at our Ashland, MA location. In this role, you will manage general accounting functions and support key financial operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions. The role encompasses general ledger management, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end and year-end close processes, as well as accruals and payroll processing. This position is ideal for a candidate with experience in general accounting and who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Assist in the month-end and year-end close processes, including posting monthly journal entries and preparing account reconciliations for:
- Balance sheet reconciliations, including:
- Other Receivables
- Prepaid Expenses
- Fixed Assets/Depreciation/CIP
- Amortization
- Accrued Liabilities
- Payroll Liabilities (including 401k, HSA, FSA, Employee Voluntary Benefits)
- Responsible for the accurate booking of monthly accruals, including:
- Freight
- Warranty
- Property Tax
- Commissions/Bonus
- Payroll Accruals
- Responsible for global accounting operations and financial reporting consolidation including:
- Lead, coordinate and execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for global entities.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial spend analyses.
- Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure timely completion of all close deliverables.
- Coordinate with regional finance teams to ensure consistent accounting policies and practices.
- Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations and intercompany reconciliation processes.
- Support accounting operations across multiple international subsidiaries and legal entities.
- Review and approve daily bank reconciliations of four bank accounts
- Maintain and update fixed asset and CIP schedules
- Support external audits by preparing schedules, providing necessary documentation and coordinating with team members for timely supporting requests
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement
- Maintain the Travel Expense Reimbursement system, acting as program administrator, and assist with employee onboarding and audits
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 8 years of progressive experience in accounting
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles
- Experience with ERP systems, JD Edwards (JDE) is highly preferred
- Highly proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Demonstrates ownership, a positive mindset, and a commitment to process improvement.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications
KiddeFenwal, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000