Senior Accountant

The Role

The Senior Accountant will work collaboratively in a team environment and interface with many internal customers across various departments to deliver financial reports and resolve complex accounting issues.

Particle Measuring Systems is looking for a candidate with excellent problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal Senior Accountant should possess strong communication and project management skills, bring a solid understanding of IFRS, be detailed-oriented but able to discuss strategic concepts, and be highly energetic in a dynamic and evolving professional environment.

Spectris and PMS operate under a very strong ethical culture, so this role requires the highest standards of accounting integrity and ethical behavior.

Specific Job Responsibilities :

• Manages the transfer pricing model and related accounting entries and analysis for intercompany sales of goods
• Performs or assists with sales tax filings
• Completes month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis of various general ledger accounts
• Assists with the review of Overhead Costs, Operating Profit, and Operating Cash Flow
• Has a strong ability to assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and / or resolve the problem
• Perform technical research and interpret relevant accounting guidance to ensure proper accounting treatment in accordance with company policy and current accounting standards
• Support audit activities within the area of responsibility
• Ability to define goals and priorities within own area of responsibility
• Willing to ask questions when needed
• Ability to work within a team setting
• Possesses strong communication skills both written and oral
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to travel internationally
• Other special projects and duties may be assigned as needed

Qualifications :

• Accounting Degree required. IFRS practical knowledge is essential
• Minimum of 5 years experience as an accountant
• Strong accounting knowledge with an ability to make decisions on accounting transactions with limited guidance
• Experience with sales tax calculation and reporting / filing
• Prior ERP experience essential & exposure to IFS would be a plus
• Strong communication skills (English required). This person will interact regularly with a wide array of people to gather information from both finance and operations.
• Expert user of Microsoft Excel and a strong user of Access, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience within manufacturing industries is also preferred

The Nuts and Bolts

Location This is an in-office position 25% of the time. The location of this position is in Boulder, CO. The remainder of the time you may work from home.

These percentages are targets with the actual schedule to be determined in conjunction with the Manager's expectations for the position.

2024 Benefits At-a-Glance

Our benefits package is provided through our parent company, Spectris.

• Medical
• Health Advocate This confidential service can help you; your spouse, dependent children, parents, and parents-in-law resolve health care and insurance-related issues, manage chronic conditions and improve your health and well-being.
• Dental Delta Dental PPO; DeltaCare USA
• Vision VSP Vision Plan
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Onsite Wellness Clinic Onsite physician for basic health and wellness consultations.

Pay Range

$76000 - 116000 depending upon experience