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Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.
POSITION: Senior Accountant
LOCATION:Windsor, CT
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Senior Accountant is flexible, adaptable, and willing to jump in and learn the processes associated with cash, prepaids, intercompany, and many other aspects of accounting and financial reporting. The Senior Accountant is a key member of the Controller's group and performs a range of accounting duties to ensure the accuracy of the general ledger and financial statements. This position will record monthly journal entries and review accounts, perform monthly account reconciliations, compile and analyze financial data, and work cross functionally. The role is detail oriented and will be involved in the improvement of processes and internal controls.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for month end close activities including preparing asset, liability, revenue, expense, and equity account journal entries
- Monitors, reviews, and records treasury and GL account activity by compiling and analyzing account information for assigned accounts
- Evaluates intercompany transactions and matching balances of assigned partners, both domestic and international
- Reconciles financial general ledger accounts in Blackline by collecting and providing supporting documents
- Performs root cause analyses and create reclass journal entries as needed, tracking the status of any aging reconciling items
- Recommends accounting actions based on root cause analysis driving change and efficiencies
- Reviews flux and trend analyses of financial statement data
- Develops training and reference materials for standardization of processes and cross-training
- Substantiates financial transactions by providing supporting documents for entries, reconciliations, and audit support
- Maintains financial integrity by following internal controls and reviews transactions to ensure compliance with US GAAP and company policies
- Collaborates with internal and external auditors as required
- Provides financial reporting support to the tax team and assist in tax compliance
- Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and activity
- Assists with financial systems and other projects as needed
- Additional duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED
- A minimum of 3 years' experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
PREFERRED
- Certified Public Accountant
- Public manufacturing company with corporate environment
- Experience with large ERP (Oracle, SAP, or Infor LN)
- Strong foundation in accounting principles
- Proven organizational skills and attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong understanding of internal controls
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Solid understanding of financial closing process and monthly/quarterly cycles
- Proficient in large scale ERP systems - Oracle or SAP experience a plus
- Proficient computer skills, specifically Microsoft Suite including Excel - Intermediate (pivot tables, lookups, conditional formatting, create tables, create filters, etc.), Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
- Blacklineexperience preferred
Manufacturing experience a plus
WHAT WE OFFER
At Mativ, our benefits reflect how much we value and care for each other. We know that employees and their families have unique needs, so our comprehensive benefits offer flexibility, quality, and affordability. Here are just a few of the ways we support your well-being and that of your loved ones:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
- Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
- Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
- Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
- Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Employee assistance programs - available 24/7 to you and your family
- Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance
ABOUT MATIV
Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company's two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.
Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or other protected status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. SWM International is committed to help individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce, and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs.