Primary location:LancasterPennsylvania
Relocation offered:No
Employment status:Full-Time
Travel:<10%
Non-compete:No
The estimated base salary range for this role is $78320 to per $133910 year.
Individual pay is based upon location skills and expertise experience and other relevant factors.
What does it mean to work at Armstrong
It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrongs future. We are a large company with a local feel where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.
By joining us youll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package you will receive:
- A benefits package including: medical dental prescription drug life insurance 401k match long-term disability coverage vacation and sick time product discount programs and many more.
- Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
- A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe.
- A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each others strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.
Reporting to the Manager Consolidations and Financial Reporting the Senior Accounting Analyst is accountable for providing leadership through the preparation and review of the consolidated U.S. GAAP based financial statements including segment information. Responsibilities include performing the monthly general ledger accounting close (including oversight of outsourced offshore accounting close activities and related SOX compliance/internal controls).
Whats in it for you
- Opportunity to build and advance your career withinFinance at Armstrong World Industries.
- Be a strategic partner in financial analysis and compliance.
- Expand your expertise in U.S. GAAP SEC reporting and financial consolidations.
- Access dedicated training and professional development for continued growth.
- Engage in cross-functional collaboration with finance operations and leadership.
- Work in an open friendly and supportive team environment.
- Lead process improvements to enhance efficiency and financial accuracy.
What youll do
- Prepare monthly/quarterly U.S. GAAP based financial statements and segment information.
- Prepare and/or review preparation of 10Q/10K footnotes and disclosure support.
- Serve as a key user for SAP general ledger close process and OneStream consolidation process.
- Perform the monthly consolidation process by loading SAP data into OneStream posting journal entries completing appropriate system checks and performing eliminations.
- Complete SAP general ledger maintenance. Tasks include master data set up updating assessment and distribution cycles running month end closing procedures and completing year end maintenance.
- Complete OneStream administration. Provide new user access and set up acquisition entities and new accounts.
- Prepare actionable reporting and analysis to support the companys financial closings and external reporting processes and to ensure the reliability of reported results.
- Communicate with colleagues at various locations to resolve issues and monthly closing discrepancies and follow up with appropriate action.
- Support the administration of BlackLine account reconciliation software.
- Recommend develop and implement changes to continually improve processes support standardization and improve the effectiveness of closing and reporting processes.
- Document policies procedures workflow and checklists for assigned responsibilities.
- Confirm and abide by all regulatory guidance and internal policies and procedures.
- Monitor and drive compliance with internal controls. Ensure appropriate internal controls are planned and adhered to through process design and review.
- Liaison and coordinate SOX compliance and audit reviews with internal and external auditors.
- Prepare and approve audit account reconciliations applicable to area of responsibility.
- Manage and maintain accounting policies as assigned.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
What will make you successful
- Ability to exercise independent judgment to ascertain the reasonableness and accuracy of information.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite particularly MS Excel.
- Ability to work cross functionally with other groups within Armstrong.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills
- Capable of working independently and managing multiple priorities; must be a self-starter and take the initiative in completing projects and assignments.
Qualification
- Bachelors degree in accounting or similar field required.
- 5 years of financial reporting experience and/or accounting experience required.
What will make you stand out
- SAP experience preferred.
- Previous exposure to or experience with consolidations preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communications with the ability to share knowledge at appropriate levels of the organization.
- Customer focused with strong attention to detail and capable of delivering accurate quality results in a timely consistent and professional manner.
- Strong people skills including the ability to interact comfortably and respectfully with all levels of plant and corporate personnel. Proven ability to successfully manage and resolve conflict.
Why should you join Armstrong World Industries
Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1.3B in revenue AWI has about 3600 employees and a manufacturing network of twenty-one facilities in North America.
At home at work in healthcare facilities classrooms stores or restaurants we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort save time improve building efficiency and overall performance and create beautiful spaces.
For more than 160 years we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then and it sets us apart now along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people were here to serve - our customers our shareholders our communities and our employees.
We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live work learn heal and play. Its an exciting rewarding business to be in and were committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.
Our Sustainability Ambition
Bringing our Purpose to Life - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:
- Engaging a diverse purpose-driven workforce;
- Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
- Pursuing sustainable innovative solutions for spaces where we live work learn heal and play;
- Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
- Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.
About the location (Lancaster PA)
Lancaster PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia Baltimore Washington DC and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites B&Bs museums great shopping entertainment venues and restaurants.
Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race sex color national origin ethnicity gender protected veteran status disability sexual orientation gender identity or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisitionand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Come and build your future with us and apply today!