Associate Accountant

Location : Eden Prairie, MN, US

Eden Prairie, MN, US

Job ID : 52723 Category : Finance / Accounting

Stratasys is a world leader in 3D printing!

Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare.

Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain.

The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.

The Associate Accountant is exposed to a variety of accounting areas, and requires great communication, collaboration, attention to detail and prioritization skills due to the large number of accounting and finance counterparts this role interacts with, and tight deadlines that must be met monthly and quarterly.

What you will be doing :

• Daily bank activity, including account balance review, ACH hold releases, and manual wire processing as needed.
• Reconcile daily banking activity to GL, booking journal entries as needed.
• Prepare weekly Cash Flow Report for Treasury team
• Support weekly Accounts Payable run, with file transfer and release in the bank.
• Review of intercompany activity, creating and receiving intercompany cross-charges batches as needed
• Communication and alignment with intercompany partners across the world on intercompany activity and month-end balances
• Review of prepaid invoices received by the Accounts Payable to ensure proper amortization period is set
• Month-end close journal entries and reconciliations related to various accounting areas assigned, Cash accounts, Prepaids, Accruals, Intercompany receivables, and payables, etc.
• Review of new vendor setup and vendor changes to ensure proper documentation, approvals, and accuracy.
• Administrator of accounting reconciliation software, Blackline, including opening and closing periods, assigning new accounts, user setup, review and follow up on open items.
• Open and Close GL period in Oracle. Monitor for unposted entries during close timeframe.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the company's internal and external auditors and assist with financial audits, reviews and SOX compliance
• Understand and use our Oracle ERP system correctly and efficiently.
• Strive to identify and implement process improvements.
• Demonstrates commitment to Stratasys Core Values by leading, acting and behaving in a manner consistent with these values.
• Follows all company safety policies and procedures and attends all safety trainings related to the job.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Works in a pleasant office environment with other department staff, utilizing a computer workstation and various software applications.

Specific work schedule is coordinated with direct supervisor.

Must have for this role :

• 1-2 + years of professional accounting experience required
• Associates degree in Accounting or demonstrated equivalent business experience.
• 1-2yrs experience proposing solutions that are compliant with Company’s policies and US GAAP.
• 1-2yrs working in an organization that has a large number of legal entities, as well as consolidation & eliminations accounting
• 1-2yrs working in a fast-paced environment across all levels of management and geographies
• 1-2yrs experience with Excel
• 1-2yrs experience working with large ERP systems (Oracle preferable)

Nice to have :

• Public accounting experience (with Big 4 firm or large regional firm) and CPA / CMA desirable
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting

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To perform this job successfully , an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Stratasys will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Stratasys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected Veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for their race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

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