Senior Accountant

Socomec Group (Socomec) is a global leader in electrical equipment engineering and manufacturing, specialized in low voltage energy performance.

Socomec North America (NAM) is Socomec’s organization overseeing all operations in North America.

The Senior Accountant will support the finance team within the North American organization from Suwanee, GA facility. This is a key member of the finance team, responsible for ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of accounting operations across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

ACCOUNTING

• Oversee the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and accounting principles. - Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Ability to gain an in depth knowledge and understanding of your accounts for month end reviews with Senior Management.
• Lead month-and year-end close of accounts
• Prepare ad hoc data analysis, as directed
• Manage the month-end and year-end closing consolidation into corporate tools. Ensure accurate mapping and translation of accounts so that financials are clear and well understood by all stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze accounting data; particularly the balance sheet, in-transit/interim accounts and Intercompany. Ensuring accuracy and rectifying any issues with management approval.
• Maintain capex and fixed assets register for the assigned scope. Ensuring all coding is accurate at time of entry in the ERP.
• Ensure monthly COGS accuracy for intercompany and third party- Analyze and allocate manufacturing costs, including materials, labor, and overhead with regular review of cost variances
• Work with operations/production teams to ensure accurate BOM and BOL for both manufactured and finished goods
• Inventory Management and Stock Variation- Calculate obsolescence reserve based on Group best practices
• Oversee inventory valuation and ensure accurate recording of inventory transactions.
• Accurately calculate the stock variation for the month end integration
• Conduct regular inventory reconciliations and audits with internal teams
  
  

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & AUTOMATION

• Evaluate and enhance processes for greater efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Collaborate with IT and finance leadership to implement automation tools and ERP systems upgrades.
• Stay current on industry best practices and recommend process changes to improve departmental performance and reduce manual workloads.
• Work collaboratively with company leaders and consultants by leading/supporting new technology implementation efforts for finance.
• Support management with continuous accurate accounting, process improvement, streamlining of tasks and going paperless where possible.
• Support external auditors, accountants, tax accountants and regulatory agencies during financial audit and reviews
  
  

COMPLIANCE & INTERNAL CONTROLS

• Ensure all financial operations adhere to corporate policies, accounting regulations, GAAP/IFRS standards, and audit requirements.
• Maintain and update internal controls for processes and lead periodic audits to ensure compliance and integrity of records.
• Prepare and submit required reports for internal and external audits, regulatory filings, and management reviews.
• Reporting & Analysis
• Prepare and analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports, highlighting key trends, KPIs, and areas for improvement.
• Provide other relevant metrics to senior management.
• Conduct month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring the timely completion and accuracy of all related tasks.
  
  

STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION

• Collaborate and respond to inquiries from internal and external Audit and Tax accountants.
• Address inquiries from internal and external stakeholders with timely answers and solutions
  
  

Essential Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

• Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in accounting/finance as a Senior Accountant or similar managerial role in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. A CPA/CMA certification is a plus but not required.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, practices and standards (GAAP). Experience of European GAAP/IFRS a plus, but not essential
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems, with advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
• Experience with, Syspro, LN Infor, is a plus.
• Experience in working with multiple legal entities and complex hierarchy of international company
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data. Including but not limited to, proactively investigating to understand a task yourself.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in financial reporting and analysis
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment, handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• Agility in a fast changing environment and adapting as the company grows.
• Strong ethics and integrity in handling sensitive financial information.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortability in asking challenging questions and for support where needed.
• Hybrid role; Must be available for domestic and international travel.
• Candidate should have, or have the ability to obtain prior to start date, a valid passport.
  
  

Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

We thank all those who apply. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.