About the Voith Group
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5.2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.
Voith is hiring for:
General Accountant
York, PA Hybrid
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Reasons you’ll love working here:
- Flexibility with Work/Life Balance
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
- 401K with generous company match
- Climate-Neutral Footprint Worldwide
- Tuition reimbursement
Summary:
The incumbent in this job will have responsibility for general ledger and fixed asset transactions for the Operating Units (OUs) as assigned under the Global Business Services (GBS) umbrella. This will include not only the underlying transactions but also the documentation and reconciliation of the respective accounts.
Responsibilities:
- Performs the General Ledger and Fixed Asset activities of the assigned OU(s) in accordance with GBS accounting guidelines in order to complete the monthly close in accordance with the defined schedule.
- Prepares and post monthly journal entries.
- Completes monthly account reconciliations, such as bank accounts, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts for assigned Operating Units.
- Performs foreign currency calculations for transactions and balances.
- Prepares semi-annual and annual group reporting packages.
- Ensures accuracy and timeliness of activities to provide a high level of service to internal customers.
- Works in a collaborative manner with other members of the Accounting GBS team, management, and responsible members of the Operating Units.
- Maintains the knowledge necessary from the respective Operating Units to successfully accept and performs the duties and tasks transferred to the GBS.
- Follows procedures, policies and processes surrounding the general ledger and fixed asset accounting area.
- Identifies potential process improvements and participate in the implementation of changes with the goal of promoting and providing cost efficient services to internal customers.
- Researches, analyze and resolve a variety of accounting and ERP system issues.
- Provides support for the annual external audit, internal audit requests and Tax Department as required.
- Maintains clear communication lines between supported Operating Units and the general accounting team to ensure accurate processing of transactions.
- Supports Operating Unit questions regarding general accounting as required.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent sales and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required
- 2 years or more of related experience required.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
* This job description is not all encompassing; however, it is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.
Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.