Group Senior Accountant

Reliance Worldwide Corporation

Position                      Senior Group Accountant

Location                     Atlanta, GA 

Reports to                  Assistant Group Controller

Company Description

Plumbing Matters. We make it better.  

Our innovative products, built on a tradition of excellence, serve markets across plumbing, heating and construction to make our customers’ lives easier, while sustainably delivering unrivalled returns.   We are publicly traded on the Australian stock exchange (ASX) and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA with regional headquarters in Brisbane, Australia and London, UK.  Our global family of brands are driven to make a lasting impact – we are better for our planet, better for our people, and better on our commitments.  We operate in 45 facilities across 20 countries. We’re acquisitive and we’re laser focused on growth.  

Role Profile

The Senior Group Accountant will report to the Assistant Group Controller.  As part of the Corporate Accounting Team you will have the opportunity to partner with a number of internal departments including Treasury, Mergers and Acquisitions, Human Resources, Payroll, Tax, IT and regional finance. They will be responsible for various accounting areas supporting all Corporate accounting activities, including performing monthly close processes, internal financial reporting, internal control compliance, and budgeting and forecasting.

Principal Responsibilities

• Respond to requests from leadership and prepare ad hoc reports and analysis as needed.
• Assist with analyzing both the balance sheet and the income statement to ensure accuracy; assist with variance analysis from budget, forecast, and prior month. 
• Document and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Identify potential efficiency improvements throughout the accounting function to increase productivity in the department.
• Assist with yearly budget process and quarterly forecast updates.
• Prepare supporting documentation as needed for annual audits and tax preparation.
• Work with other departments as assigned to create and enhance monthly cost center reviews to enhance the accuracy of actual results and forecasting capabilities. 
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of ad hoc reporting to prepare for additional responsibilities and changing business demand.
• Prepare and record monthly journal entries to the general ledger and have general ledger accountability
• Collaborate with corporate and field accounting and financial, planning & analysis to support overall department goals and objectives
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ensure all reconciling items are resolved in a timely manner
• Prepare accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with the close schedule
• Record daily corporate cash activity 
• Assist with year-end audit including to provide supporting documentation for auditors
• IFRS 16 leases, Intercompany, fixed assets, AP

Ideal Candidate Requirements/Attributes

The desired candidate will be a passionate, high-performance individual who has a demonstrated history of performing diverse accounting functions. The Group Accountant will strive to be a business partner, with a grounding in compliance and fiduciary responsibilities. The Cost Accountant will be comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, excited to problem-solve and work with autonomy. They will thrive being a part of a high-performing team of a growing company. They will be able to use sound judgment in decision making and work with a sense of urgency. The Snr Accountant should be comfortable taking on new tasks and responsibilities while also maintaining routine best practices and operations, increasing documentation around procedures, and learning new “ways of working” as RWC continues to invest in its financial reporting and analytical capabilities. Strong communication skills highly preferred due to the variability of the business partner range of influence. 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Expertise

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required. 
• Minimum 3 years professional experience 
• Experience working in a fast paced, deadline driven accounting environment
• SAP and HFM software experience is a plus

Specialized Skills

• SAP software
• Intermediate to Advanced Level Microsoft Excel; vlookup, index/match, conditional formatting, subtotal, macros, hyperlinks, chart creation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Comfortable dealing with FX
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
• Hyperion Software

Benefits Include

• Traditional and Roth 401k - with up to 4% company match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Share Plan
• 100% paid 10-week maternity leave
• 100% paid 2-week paternity leave