Staff Accountant

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 11,000 employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Staff Accountant The Staff Accountant serves as a business partner to Business Unit Controllers, Finance and Non-Finance Partners (including but not limited to HR, Corporate Consolidations, AR, AP, Procurement, and Tax) as well as International Finance Affiliates. This role is responsible for maintaining 50 intercompany statements as well as multiple general ledgers and ensuring reporting entities general ledger yield, accurate and meaningful information to aid in management decisions and are in compliance with GAAP and applicable company policy (FICAP). A successful Staff Accountant at Allegion has a mindset focused on accuracy, efficiency, and compliance, can consistently apply policies and procedures, and enjoys learning and collaborating with others. A successful candidate must also be able to multi-task on a variety of high priority objectives while adhering to deadlines. What You Will Do: Manage monthly closing activities to include: Monthly journal entries, Balance Sheet reconciliations, Preparation and maintenance of intercompany statements, Intercompany & Intra-Company accounting and reconciliation responsibility between assigned business units and other Allegion entities, Manage general ledger(s) and subledger(s), and Research and resolve intercompany statements and reconciling variances. Provide support to the Senior Accountant and Accounting Manager Work in multiple business and ERP systems; help to troubleshoot issues related as well as participate in ERP implementations as needed Maintain a robust and effective internal control environment to ensure accounting procedures are compliant with GAAP and FICAP Participate in Sarbanes Oxley testing reporting, with emphasis on prevention, elimination, and timely close-out of control deficiencies Drive productivity initiatives, process improvement, and standardization across business unit(s) Interpret, implement and/or maintain divisional and corporate financial policies, practices and procedures, including provision of effective controls and audit capabilities Serve as a well-respected business partner Assist with various internal projects as necessary What You Will Need to Succeed: 1-3 years relevant accounting experience including general ledger, preferably in a manufacturing setting Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or other related field required; CPA and/or MBA preferred Audit experience preferred Proficient with utilizing technology such as Windows, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI), HFM and Oracle preferred Maintain high level of attention to detail, prioritization, and multi-task in faced-paced environment Mature communication style both oral and written Strong critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills Strong business partnership skills Ability to work independently as well as in a team collaborative setting Highly motivated and self-driven with continues process improvement goal Percentage of Travel: up to 5% Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:  You are seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others.  With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”. You value personal well-being and balance, because we do too!  You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development.  As we grow, we want you to grow with us.  You want a culture that promotes work-life balance.  Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!  What You’ll Get from Us: Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”   A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period Tuition Reimbursement   Employee Discounts through Perks at Work  Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”  Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching We Celebrate Who We Are! Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team. © Allegion plc, 2020 | Block D, Iveagh Court, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2, Co. 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