What You\'ll Do The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing general accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy of financial records, preparing financial reports, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards and company policies. This role works closely with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to support business operations and financial decision-making.
Who You Are You are a detail-oriented, dependable professional who takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work. You have a natural curiosity that drives you to ask questions, identify opportunities for improvement, and solve problems thoughtfully. You thrive in a collaborative environment, building strong relationships across teams while communicating with confidence and professionalism. You are organized, adaptable, and able to prioritize competing deadlines without losing sight of the details. Most importantly, you demonstrate integrity, accountability, and sound judgment, approaching your work with a strong sense of ownership and a commitment to supporting the organization\'s financial health and long-term success.
Responsibilities *Responsibilities are subject to change based on shifting business needs
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements and reports.
- Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, and balance sheet accounts.
- Prepare and record journal entries.
- Analyze financial data and investigate variances.
- Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation.
- Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed asset transactions for accuracy.
- Maintain and improve accounting processes and procedures.
- Mentor junior accounting staff and provide technical guidance.
- Collaborate with departments to resolve accounting issues and improve financial reporting.
Qualifications - Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA designation preferred.
- 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience with financial statement preparation.
- Knowledge of internal controls and audit procedures.
- Experience with budgeting and forecasting.
- Process improvement and automation experience.
- Leadership or supervisory experience.
Export Control Requirement: This position may require access to information, technology, technical data, software, or other items subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Any offer of employment for this position may be contingent upon the candidate\'s ability to obtain and maintain any required export authorization or eligibility to access controlled items.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $86,000-$100,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us.
