Accountant

Company: Securitas Electronic Security Inc.
Location: Decatur
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

The actual salary offer will take into account multiple factors including skills, experience, education and location. Please note that the salary details listed in role postings reflect the base salary only, not total compensation, which includes paid time off and benefits.Securitas Healthcare, part of Securitas, empowers caregivers to deliver connected, productive and safe care. Its innovative portfolio of healthcare solutions helps over 15,000 hospitals, clinics and senior living organizations worldwide protect people, use assets efficiently and understand their operations for a caring and healing environment. For more information, visit .Position SummaryResponsible to manage and maintain all aspects of cost accounting discipline and business partnership in both the manufacturing operations as well as the field service.Essential Job FunctionsMonthly close oversight, driving efficient close execution, making key decisions during the close process, providing balance sheet ownership, and issues resolutionImproving accounting and control procedures, strengthening product cost construction and analysis, implementing cost controls, enhancing fixed asset accounting practices, and strengthening overall cost controllership and control procedures for field subcontractorsDrive business partnerships through efficiency initiatives, working capital management, and return on capital employed to ensure that they are adequately measured, managed, and achievedAssisting with proposing and assessing capital expenditure projectsResponsible for all standard costing activities for the Healthcare North America business unitsPartner with the Healthcare Finance team to drive sound business decisions and margin expansionResponsible for the completion of the Healthcare North America business unit's annual physical inventoriesWork with the businesses to implement process control strategies around functional areas and IT systems specifically focused on process simplification, automation, standardization, and internal control enhancementsSimplify revenue recognition/expense reconciliationsPartner with Supply Management and Healthcare Operations to improve on areas such as minimum stock requirements, RMA process, and drive accountability for actions focused on E&O reductionPartner with Operations & Global Shared Services to streamline the goods receipt process, reduce un-vouched balances and resolve AP issuesManage the strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes of the assigned manufacturing unitsProvide management with daily, weekly, and monthly strategic tools, monitors & reports to drive the business resultsEnsure that the financial reporting processes are in accordance with GAAP and the Company's Financial ProceduresMaintain strong internal controls throughout the business unit to adequately safeguard the assets of the company and to identify potential risks in a timely mannerSupport external and internal auditors when applicable to ensure successful audit completion and remediation of issues found and execution of internal business reviews and internal controls testingEducation / Requisite Skills:B.S. in Finance or Accounting is required2+ years of experience in a manufacturing accounting environmentDemonstrated record of success in finance/accounting (including Manufacturing Accounting) fieldsAbility to lead organizational change and partner with other BU functionsStrong analytical and problem solving/trouble shooting skillsExperience in standard costing and inventory managementSAP & Great Plains experience preferredDetail oriented and have the ability to work independentlyWe are a nationwide provider of Healthcare solutions and an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Our core values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness are proudly demonstrated daily by our employees to our customers and the communities we service.

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