GL Accountant

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is a company of diverse businesses unified by shared values and vision. We serve the agriculture, mining, industrial, and water reclamation markets with a broad range of products and technologies, worldwide. Serving these customers well is a passion and a commitment-one that the people of Tessenderlo Kerley find rewarding, empowering, and meaningful.

If you want the work you do to make a positive impact on the world in which we live, working alongside innovative, quality-focused people of vision, then Tessenderlo Kerley is the right place for you.

Come work for Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc., a dynamic company with a bright future.

Currently, we are looking for an Accountant to support general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, management reporting, fixed assets accounting, process improvement, external audit support, ad-hoc analytic decision-making support, and special projects.

As the GL Accountant, you will play an important role and be part of a dynamic team. You will be responsible for:

• Monthly accruals, journal entries (including payroll accounting), general ledger, account reconciliations, detailed analysis, and explanations related to SAP accounting.
• Assist the accounting management in the month-end close process and continuously improve and streamline all aspects of the process.
• Assist the implementation of Corporate, Group, US GAAP, or IFRS accounting and/or policy changes.
• Assist with the annual budget process as required.
• Perform the monthly fixed assets, intangibles, ARO journal entries, and related reconciliations.
• Maintain CAPEX reports and reach out to Business Unit Controllers plant and project managers to ensure that all asset additions, transfers, and retirements activity is accounted for.
• Implement fixed assets accounting procedures utilizing the SAP project accounting module and analyze capital expenditure.
• Monitor critical internal controls related to the Fixed Asset function
• Review and analyze accounting transactions and related financial reports to ensure accuracy and completeness and explain business partners.
• Back-up for the TKI entities’ cash and banking activities.
• Provide ad-hoc analytical support and perform special projects to support the Accounting department and senior management as required.
• Assist with managing financial information and support needed for the annual audit process.
• Identify and recommend automation and process improvement solutions while ensuring daily responsibilities are completed with detail, accuracy, and timeliness.

What we will need from you:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge and experience with accounting standards, processes, reporting, and systems.
• Ability to work effectively as a diverse team member in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• High proficiency in IT skills (SAP or equivalent ERP system, Excel, Word, Business Intelligence-BI are a plus).
• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) is a plus.
• Advanced interpersonal skills and the ability to add value to group outcomes through collaboration and developing effective working relationships.
• Hands-on approach with attention to detail, reliability, and a “get it done” attitude.
• High proficiency in analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be well organized and be able to effectively work with others and handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Positive attitude, good communication skills, assertive and strong team player.

Why join Tessenderlo Kerley:

• Work/life balance
• Fun and rewarding environment
• Learning, development and team work
• Community involvement/outreach
• Challenging and meaningful work

Benefits & Rewards:

• Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (low employee premiums!)
• 401k Plan with dollar for dollar matching, up to the first 5% of employee contribution
• 401k Company Retirement Contribution at year-end, equal up to 4% of annual base salary
• Short-Term Incentive awards based on measured performance criteria
• Life Insurance – 2x Annual Base Salary
• Paid vacation & sick time & 10 paid holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement- up to $5,000 per calendar year- Non Taxable
• Adoption Assistance-up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance
• Parental and childbearing leave
• Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Telemedicine program - for you and your dependents
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Company referral program

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.