Senior GAAP Accountant

About the company

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of approximately $7 billion.

AMETEK has 22,000 colleagues at more than 150 operating locations, and a global network of sales, service and support locations in 30 countries around the world.

The AMETEK Growth Model combines its four growth strategies of Operational Excellence, Strategic Acquisitions, Global & Market Expansion, and New Product Development, with a disciplined focus on cash generation and capital deployment. By executing the AMETEK Growth Model, the company seeks to generate shareholder value by doubling earnings per share over the course of each business cycle.

AMETEK consists of two operating groups, both with highly differentiated technology and leading positions in niche markets:

Electronic Instruments - a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of advanced analytical, test and measurement instrumentation for the energy, aerospace, power, research, medical and industrial markets.

Electromechanical - a differentiated supplier of automation and precision motion control solutions, and highly engineered electrical interconnects, specialty metals and thermal management systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial statements in accordance with Swiss Code of Obligations, German GAAP, and US GAAP (annual basis)
• Support statutory, internal, and tax audits
• Prepare statistical returns for Germany, Switzerland, UK, and US entities
• Manage direct and indirect tax preparation
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and plausibility checks
• Revenue Recognition
• Oversee fixed assets, prepayments, accruals, and general ledger activities
• FX revaluations
• Intercompany cost centre recharges
• Manage ICO reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with SOX procedures, maintaining documentation and evidence for key controls
• Optimise internal processes and undertake additional duties as assign
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Job Requirements:

• Strong understanding of accounting theory
• 3+ years accounting/finance experience; CPA a plus, but not required
• Excellent English skills, German is a plus
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to act and operate independently
• High Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; ERP experience would be an asset
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external parties to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results

What we offer you?

• Work in a dynamic international environment and pleasant and support team
• Opportunities for learning and personal growth
• Private Additional Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• And many other perks and benefits