Senior Accountant

Job Responsibilities:

This data-driven individual, as part of the finance team, will be responsible for GL administration and providing support for the monthly financial close process. This position will ensure monthly transactions are accurate and are in line with GAAP when submitted to the parent organization.

This position reports to the Assistant Controller. This role is onsite and is based in Sparks, Nevada.
Accountabilities:   

• General Ledger reporting and maintenance
• Month End Support
• Support for Accounts Receivable & Payable
• North America Sales and Use Tax filings
• Audit Support
• Financial Partner for Organization

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

•      Review financial accounts monthly and perform journal entry adjustments to ensure accurate reporting.  
• Work with the Assistant Controller on general ledger account maintenance to ensure financial reporting is accurate and follows GAAP requirements.  
• Support Assistant Controller on month end financial close and meet required reporting deadlines from the parent organization.  
• Perform nexus sales and use tax filings. 
• Provide support to accounts receivable and payable team to ensure accuracy. 
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Assistant Controller or Company Management.  
• Responsibility directly tied to Watts Values (integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.)  

*The Accountant may gain knowledge of certain confidential company information including but not limited to financial and personnel data and is expected to exercise a high degree of professional confidentiality in regards to the security of this information. 

Skills/Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job functions. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and a minimum of two years experience; or three to five years of related job experience or training; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 
• Efficiency with excel and is resourceful in solving problems.
• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Microsoft Dynamics (D365) experience.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry. 

General Applicable Company Competencies

• Commitment to Watt's values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
• Punctuality and dependability
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
• Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

Language Skills:

Ability to read English, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and government reports. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Working Conditions: 

While performing the job duties, you will be working on-site at a manufacturing facility and will perform the majority of your duties in an office environment. You may, at times, be required to be present on the manufacturing floor and will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. You will be required to work in the office at the Sparks location (Monday – Friday). Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job functions for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job functions.

• Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods.
• Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office - related materials.
• Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks.
• Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones and copiers.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents and small equipment. 

Nothing in this job description restricts Watts’ right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours/conditions to this position at any time. This position is “at will,” which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.

This job description is subject to change at any time.