Accountant

Job Description

Danfoss is looking for an accounting professional to fill the position of Accountant within the Global Services (GS), North America Financial Shared Services Organization. This is an important position within the Finance community.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to general ledger account analysis and reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable discrepancy resolution, journal entries, financial analysis, etc.  Works closely with a broad range of employees within all levels of the organization.  Supports other Financial Shared Services functions as needed.

This role is project based with project expected to conclude in October 2024

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Responsible for account analysis, reconciliations, and resolution of aged items
• Analyze and facilitate discrepancy resolution for inter-company past due invoices
• Research and respond timely to supplier inquiries regarding late or discrepant payments
• Contact suppliers for missing invoices, invoice information and highlight the importance of providing the required information to avoid untimely payment settlement.
• Preparation and review of journal entries, calculating provisions related to period-end activities
• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments to complete tasks on time and meet nonnegotiable deadlines
• Ability to anticipate problems in advance
• Demonstrates flexibility in approach and ideas; responds positively and supports change in procedures, process, technology, responsibility and assignments
• Maintains cooperative and productive working relationships with all employees as well as external contacts
• Comply with company standards, policies and procedures defined
• Team with local accounting teams to resolve discrepancies, issues and queries for related accounting issues in a timely manner

Background & Skills

Required (basic) qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Must be eligible to work in the US both now and in the future

Preferred qualifications

• 1+ years of Accounting experience
• Practical knowledge of integrated ERP system
• Work experience in manufacturing environment, multinational company a plus
• Strong knowledge and skills in Oracle financials

Job Criteria:

• Outstanding attention to detail, accuracy
• Task-oriented, self-motivated and hardworking
• Strong customer service skills
• Well organized with ability to prioritize, multi-task and complete responsibilities and projects on time
• Strong analytical skills to investigate and resolve issues and inquiries
• Quick learner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Integrity
• Strong skills/experience with MS Word and Excel
• Continuous improvement mindset

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to work remotely
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.