What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at UPL?
about upl: UPL (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) is focused on emerging as a premier global provider of total crop solutions designed to secure the world’s long-term food supply. Winning farmers hearts across the globe, while leading the way with innovative products and services that make agriculture sustainable, UPL is the fastest growing company in the industry. Our successes in the field add up to powerful financials. UPL delivers results from protecting crops that translate into attractive investor value. Based on the recognition that humankind is one community, UPL’s overarching commitment is to improve areas of its presence, workplace and customer engagement . please visit upl-ltd.com and follow us on LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram and Facebook .
Our purpose is ‘ OpenAg’. An agriculture network that feeds sustainable growth for all. No limits, no borders.
(EOE) Equal opportunity employer statement: UPL provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants irrespective of their race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, in every location in which the company has facilities, UPL complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. UPL also reinforces EEO through its Corporate Business Principles and Code of Business Conduct.
Job Summary
The Senior Accountant will support accurate and timely financial reporting for UPL North America by managing general ledger activities, supporting month-end and year-end close, assisting with audit requests, and maintaining fixed asset and lease accounting records. This role requires strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, internal controls, and company policies.
Key Responsibilities
General Ledger and Close Activities
Our purpose is ‘ OpenAg’. An agriculture network that feeds sustainable growth for all. No limits, no borders.
(EOE) Equal opportunity employer statement: UPL provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants irrespective of their race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, in every location in which the company has facilities, UPL complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. UPL also reinforces EEO through its Corporate Business Principles and Code of Business Conduct.
Job Summary
The Senior Accountant will support accurate and timely financial reporting for UPL North America by managing general ledger activities, supporting month-end and year-end close, assisting with audit requests, and maintaining fixed asset and lease accounting records. This role requires strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, internal controls, and company policies.
Key Responsibilities
General Ledger and Close Activities
- Prepare, review, and post journal entries in accordance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.
- Perform general ledger account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve reconciling items.
- Prepare and post prepaid expense, accrual, and reclassification entries.
- Partner with Treasury on cash reconciliations and related accounting entries.
- Coordinate audit support for quarterly reviews and annual audits, including preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Respond to internal and external audit requests accurately and within required deadlines.
- Work cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Treasury, and other teams to gather documentation and resolve audit questions.
- Support compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company financial policies.
- Maintain fixed asset accounting records, including additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, and related general ledger entries.
- Prepare and maintain depreciation and amortization schedules.
- Record lease accounting entries and reconcile related general ledger accounts.
- Ensure fixed asset and lease accounting activities are properly documented and compliant with applicable accounting standards.
- Prepare balance sheet and income statement variance reports and provide clear explanations for significant variances.
- Identify opportunities to improve monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting workflows.
- Support implementation of accounting best practices, process improvements, and tools that improve accuracy, efficiency, and control.
- Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
- Minimum 3 years of accounting experience in general ledger, financial reporting, audit, or a related accounting role.
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on SAP experience.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, and variance analysis.
- Experience with fixed asset accounting, depreciation, amortization, lease accounting, or related general ledger activities.
- Experience supporting external audits, internal audits, or financial control reviews.
- Experience with SAP FI/CO, fixed asset modules, lease accounting processes, or close management tools.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills, with the ability to understand the “why” behind accounting processes and reporting requirements.
- Demonstrated learning agility and ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, accounting requirements, and business changes.
- Experience working in a manufacturing, agriculture, chemical, industrial, or multi-site business environment.
- CPA certification or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP; IFRS exposure preferred.
- Adaptability & Resilience: Recognizes and is open to changing circumstances and alters behavior and scales up as necessary; increases personal awareness and appreciation of individual and cultural differences to create an open, inclusive, and accepting workplace.
- Entrepreneurial Mindset: Has a creative mindset and ability to think holistically, takes calculated risks and maximizes opportunities.
- Results Orientations : Takes action, pursues goals with persistence and achieves results; communicates goals and vision to the team to drive enthusiasm and ambition.
- Execution Excellence: Enhances the speed of execution and builds efficiency in processes, systems and people; has sharp focus on quality-orientation.
- Strategic Orientation: Demonstrates knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental factors and how they impact business. Identifies key issues that could impact the business and develops strategy through an analytical lens / design thinking.
- Building Teams and Talent: Empowers colleagues through knowledge sharing and delegation, quickly establishing rapport; provides recognition for achievements and accomplishments.
- Customer Centricity: Understands the customer needs and pain points, fulfills the needs and expectations by focusing on creating value for customers.
- Not a supervisory position