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External Reporting Senior Accountant

External Reporting Senior Accountant

ALDIBatavia, IL, US
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External Reporting Senior Accountant

The External Reporting Senior Accountant role is an exciting opportunity to work directly with cross-functional teams, international teams, and leadership. This role will be responsible for collaborating with team members on IFRS research, consolidations, month-end close processes, and projects as required. ALDI is looking for a team member that can help mentor, identify efficiencies / process improvements, and drive strategic change. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in either audit or industry, and experience in financial reporting under US GAAP or IFRS.

Position Type : Full-Time

Starting Salary : $105,000

Salary Increases : Year 2 - $112,500 | Year 3 - $120,000

Work Location : Batavia, IL

This role is eligible to participate in ALDI's Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week).

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Communicates and informs leadership of issues, status and results of assigned tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Provides input to their direct leader concerning personnel hiring.
  • Assists management with recommendations on month end close processes, preparing reconciliations and other external reporting projects.
  • Advises on any changes or actions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
  • Informs management of recurring issues or when additional team training may be required.
  • Analyzes consolidation procedures with the objective to identify best practices.
  • Assists leadership in implementation and rollouts of large-scale projects and performs other special projects as required.
  • Analyzes and evaluates monthly consolidations of financial results to ensure timely and accurate financial results are reported.
  • Ensures reporting compliance under applicable accounting standards (i.e. IFRS).
  • Research technical accounting guidance and prepare memos to management, including unusual / complex transactions.
  • Maintains a thorough understanding of external reporting processes.
  • Work cross functionally with local and international teams to ensure reporting accuracy and compliance.
  • Assists in training and developing team members to retain a motivated and professional workforce.
  • Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership.
  • Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job-specific Competencies :

  • Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
  • Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
  • Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
  • Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
  • Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group.
  • Understands the history, strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of job duties, products, systems, and services of the company.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of the process for recording, classifying, and summarizing financial transaction in accordance with company, statutory, tax, cost, and reporting requirements.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Analyzes and interprets data.
  • Knowledge of financial analysis strategies.
  • Ability to understand, reconcile, and substantiate balances in associated General Ledger accounts.
  • Ability to identify and use IT solutions and research technical issues to increase project efficiencies and write appropriate memoranda.
  • Ability to effectively manage priorities under strict deadlines.
  • Strong technical accounting and research skills.
  • Initiative and creativity in finding efficiencies.

    • Education and Experience :

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field required.
  • A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Accounting or Finance required.
  • Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
  • CPA preferred.
  • ERP system knowledge preferred.
  • Prior audit experience preferred.

    • Physical Requirements :

  • Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.
  • Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
  • Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard / mouse.
  • Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.

    • Travel :

  • Domestic travel required.
  • Up to 10%.
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