Staff Accountant

** Staff Accountant - Hybrid*
* ** Onsite Tuesday-Thursday*
* ** New Britain, CT, USA*
* ** Come build your career.*
* It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 48,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

Summary:

Staff Accountant with technical accounting and general ledger skills who is able to work independently to complete projects with high-level guidance from manager.  The Corporate Accounting group coordinates the close of the general ledger, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations for multiple Corporate non-operating companies.  The group is responsible for certain recurring areas of accounting including pension, stock-based compensation, debt, equity, payroll, self-insured IBNR and affiliate transactions.  

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment.

** The Job:*
* As a Staff Accountant, you'll be part of our Finance team working as a hybrid employee. You'll get to

+ Assist with the month end, quarter end and year end close processes for Corporate related functions (i.e. Pension, Debt, Equity, Intercompany Loans, Prepaid Expenses, Payroll, etc.) that includes the following:

+ Prepare and post journal entries and understand the technical accounting supporting journal entries

+ General ledger reconciliation

+ Research and clear intercompany out of balances

+ Assist with billings to company Business Units

+ Financial statement analysis

+ Use accounting standards and internal company policies to solve accounting issues

+ Identify opportunities to streamline accounting data and processes and work cross functionally to design and implement changes

+ Assist non-financial departments with reporting and accounting issues and participate in financial projects and initiatives

+ Provide support to team members to drive efficiency in accounting close and resolve intercompany issues

+ Assist with preparation of schedules for internal and external auditors

** The Person:*
* You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You're not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn't it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

+ BS in Accounting, required

+ Self-motivated CPA with 1-2 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting firm or equivalent industry experience

+ Solid technical skills and ability to analyze transactions

+ Exhibits strong time management skills and able to work through roadblocks to meet commitments timely

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Experience with SAP and Hyperion (Enterprise/HFM) systems preferred

+ Strong team player able to effectively collaborate with others within and outside the organization

+ Willingness to learn and open to new challenges

** The Details:*
* You'll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

+ Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.

+ Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

** And More:*
* We want our company to be a place you'll want to be - and stay. Being part of our team means you'll get to:

+  _Grow:_  Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

+  _Learn:_  Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.

+  _Belong:_  Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.

+  _Give Back:_  Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What's more, you'll get that pride that comes from empowering makers,…