Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

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R Valmont Plaza Omaha Nebraska 68154
*** Why Valmont
***** We’re Here to Move the World Forward.
** Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

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* Fortune* 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today.
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** A Brief Summary of This Position:
** This individual contributor role is responsible for general accounting and reporting for the corporate shared service division. This includes preparing and posting general ledger transactions, preparation and review of account reconciliations, participation in the month-end closing process, and identifying accounting process improvements. In addition, there will be responsibility for the coordination and reconciliation of intercompany charges between the various Valmont locations.

This position encompasses all accounting activity within the corporate shared services division, with focus on supporting the North America locations. The position works in close coordination and cooperation with other members of the Shared Services Accounting team and has frequent contact and interaction with department managers.
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* Essential Functions:

*** This position reports to the Senior Accountant Shared Services and has no direct or indirect reports.
* Balance sheet reconciliations, including maintaining records of the supporting detail and business activities that validate the balance sheet amount.
* Record journal entries on the general ledger for multiple sites, ensuring all journal entries and documented.
* Prepare intercompany reconciliations for multiple sites.
* Analyze monthly transactions and trend comparisons which affect designated balance sheet accounts and follow up on discrepancies and reconciling items.
* Completes monthly accounting close activities in accordance with established procedures to ensure timely completion and accurate information.
* Follow accounting and internal controls. Rigorously apply these controls.
* Adherence to all Valmont financial policies.
* Ability to work within multiple ERP systems.
* Partner with internal and external auditors in support of GAAP reviews and audits of company accounts and financial transactions
* Maintain accuracy and timeliness of transaction reports.
* This position resides in the Shared Services accounting Center Of Excellence and requires constant collaboration with the site controllers.
* This role requires up to (5%) travel (internationally/domestically), including overnight stays.
* Computer Software:
Workday, ADP, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Access and PowerPoint, Accounting software including IFS, QAD, Quick Books, Sage 100, Visual, Bloomberg, Black Line, and One Stream
** Required Qualifications for Every Candidate:
*** Preferred bachelor’s degree in accounting with 4+ years relevant experience, or associate’s degree with 5+ years relevant experience, or 6+ years of relevant experience
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
* Ability to pay attention to detail and follow procedures.
* Ability to effectively analyze data.
* Curiosity about software solutions to streamline the accounting close.
* Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
* Excellent time management and organizational skills
* Ability to work independently and under high pressure.
* Experience in a wide range of business tasks, at a small or mid-size business
* Passion and integrity, with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.
* Flexibility in changes to work tasks and workload.
** Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These

Qualifications:

*** Master’s degree
* Certified Public…