Senior Accounting Analyst (Finance)
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A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world- improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.
This position exists to ensure the company has financial statements, which are accurate and timely, and prepared in accordance with US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). This position is responsible for completion and analysis of financial statements (Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet) for the US Timken legal entities. This includes completion of accounting for assigned Timken subsidiaries and divisions (units); analysis of the assigned units monthly financial results as well as completion of the accounting work necessary to analyze reconcile account balances. These account balances are then incorporated in the financial statements that are the major component of the Timken Consolidated Financial Statements which are distributed to senior management, shareholders, and governmental agencies. This position is responsible for many Sarbanes Oxley compliance issues, working with both internal and external auditors regarding these subjects. The senior accounting analyst may also assist the group lead and/or manager on special projects as they arise.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Prepare and analyze monthly Financial Statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows). These statements must be prepared in compliance with U.S. GAAP. Provide fluctuation analysis with detailed explanations for significant financial statement variances.
- Complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities including journal entries and account reconciliations accurately, timely and in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Assist in the preparation of footnotes and other information needed for quarterly and yearly SEC reporting.
- Assist in review and oversight of global lease accounting process.
- Assist in global consolidations review of foreign entities.
- Completion of General Ledger account reconciliations.
- Special projects and other duties as needed with a focus on continuous improvement and adherence to new accounting standards and practices.
Technical/Functional Skills Required
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting concepts.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Excel.
- Strong Attention to detail, analytical skills, and drive for continuous improvement.
- Capability to work independently and interact well with finance managers and other finance/accounting professionals at domestic and international subsidiaries.
- Effective oral and written communication skills and strong organizational & time management skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics (or a similar field) and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
- Accounting experience with a global manufacturing company or Big 4 accounting firm is preferred.
- CPA or CMA certification preferred.
- Master's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, but not required.
All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences, and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2024.
We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies and one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek, one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere and one of America's Most Innovative Companies by Fortune.
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