Accounting Associate

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.

Position summary:

Accounting Associate is responsible for Bank reconciliation and support AP and AR activities across U.S. and European operations.

Job description:

• Bank Postings & Reconciliation: Accurately post all bank transactions to the general ledger on a daily/weekly basis. Perform bank reconciliations to ensure that the general ledger balances match bank statements. Investigate and resolve any discrepancies between the bank and general ledger. Coordinate with the banking team or bank representatives for any missing bank data or clarifications
• Ensure Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to Delegation of Authority (DLA) and corporate policies
• Call Back process
• Customer Prepayments: ensure high accuracy in classifications of customer prepayment and GL reconciliations
• Reporting: Support internal and external audits by providing necessary bank-related transaction documentation and explanations
• Conduct regular, thorough reconciliations of customer accounts to guarantee accuracy and completeness
  Work closely with internal teams, addressing payment and reconciliation challenges with the expertise of a financial maestro
• Demonstrate expertise in monitoring and addressing outstanding invoices, orchestrating a timely and efficient collection process, including the dunning process, where confirmations are sought with customers ahead of the due date
• Audit Support: Prepare and provide documentation for internal and external audits
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned to support finance operations
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Position requirements:

• Degree in Accounting/Business; plus, one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Accounts Payable / General Ledger / Bookkeeping.
• Good Computer Skills- Excel, and Outlook.  Accounting Software – ERP systems a plus
• Very Good English language knowledge
• German is desirable

What we offer you?

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