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Accounting and Finance Pittsburgh, PA   * ID:      2900         * Full-Time/Regular

At Chromalox, part of Spirax Group, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world's most challenging industrial heating applications. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we do it better and have been doing it longer than anyone else.

Chromalox started with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry.

That pioneering, innovative spirit continues today. Built on opportunity and innovation, Chromalox has grown to serve more global markets and industries. We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs.

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role:

As the Staff Accountant, you will join the Finance Team and work under the direction of the Corporate Controller Americas. We are looking for an enthusiastic, responsible, and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to work under the direction of the Corporate Controller Americas. You must be able to work with the highest levels of integrity.

The Staff Accountant will assist with preparing financial statements and ensuring all aspects of accounting accuracy. To be successful, the Staff Accountant should have exceptional attention to detail, the ability to perform routine tasks consistently, and a strong desire for continuous learning.

Responsibilities:

Ensures the company's accounting information's completeness by completing and reviewing monthly journal entries; identifies and resolves inaccuracies.

Assists in the month-end close and preparing monthly journal entries and schedules.

Assists in the month and quarter-end preparation of financial statements.

Creates and maintains account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of financial statements by required deadlines.

Review account reconciliations prepared by others.

Assist with preparing the month-end intercompany balancing report for corporate reporting and communicating with international units on variances.

Assist with completing monthly and quarterly indirect (sales and use) tax filings and research with the Tax Team.

Assists with the creation and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.

Assists in the consolidation of global results utilizing the TM1 reporting system.

Assists in the yearly audit and tax return preparation.

Performs various projects and analyses as required.

Required Experience

At least 2+ years of professional experience as a Staff Accountant or experience in a similar role.

An Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

Robust account reconciliation and analysis skills are required.

High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

Detail-oriented with a commitment to data integrity and accuracy.

Be results focused, self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable to complete assigned tasks.

Strong computer skills and knowledge of accounting software programs.

Proven work experience communicating clearly and effectively in a professional business environment verbally, electronically, and written with cross-functional teams.

Chromalox is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.