Plant Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY

The Plant Accountant will be responsible for executing regular month end close activities, balance sheet accounts reconciliations and distribution of reports related to our US and Canada plants, specifically in the Inventory/Cost of Sales areas. The position will report to the Accounting Manager . Significant interaction with other departments, business disciplines and international operations will be required by this individual.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare manual journal entries with the appropriate support based on US GAAP. Demonstrate strong attention to detail when performing calculations and preparing journal entries.
• Interact with the finance team on the review of month-end journal entries.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations timely and accurately. Demonstrate ability to identify root cause of discrepancies.
• Prepare and distribute recurring financial reports (daily, weekly, or monthly as required).
• Demonstrate consistency in following accounting procedures.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Assist with continuous improvements initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA in accounting required.
• 2+ years of experience in accounting.
• Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office, and financial software applications.
• Strong attention to detail required.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish).
• Confidence in challenging the status quo; always on the lookout for continuous improvement opportunities.
• The ability to go fast; the desire to help others go faster.
• Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Oracle.

The successful candidate will reflect and embrace Vertiv's Values and Behaviors:

OUR VALUES

• Acting Like an Owner
• Assuming Positive intent in all employee interactions
• Being passionate about your work
• Challenging yourself in personal development
• Being tireless in exceeding customer expectations
• Assisting others to be successful as a team
• Owning our own mistakes quickly
• Talking with people and NOT about them
• Creating a culture where people can be their best

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Be self-aware and learn
• Embrace the customer experience
• Think and act broadly
• Drive change and innovation
• Leverage diversity for organization effectiveness
• Foster collaborative relationships
• Take intelligent risks

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $ billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.