Staff 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:

• Process and submit bi-weekly payroll files to corporate payroll. Create and post entries related to payroll in the GL
• Complete month-end payroll and vacation accrual entries
• 3-way match invoice with purchase order and receiver and enter voucher information into the Accounts Payable (AP) module for payment
• Review AP expenditures to ensure accuracy and compliance with the Company’s Expenditure policy (DLA)
• Generate payment output files for the shared payment center
• Prepare and submit wire payments into the AMETEK wire transfer database. Record payments in AP module once completed
• Submit and maintain vendor remit-to information via the AMETEK banking callback database
• Complete daily customer invoicing, ensuring compliance to Company’s Revenue Recognition Policies (ASC606)
• Process invoices on customer portals to ensure timely collections and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare documentation for quarterly SOX audits including ASC606 and Revenue Recognition
• Other various ad-hoc accounting related responsibilities as assigned
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Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required
• Three to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Prior accounts payable and payroll experience required
• Strong excel skills and prior ERP experience
• Very detail oriented with a strong inclination to follow up and resolve issues as they arise
• Excellent communication skills (English) both written and verbal as this position interacts with management, employees and third parties on a regular basis
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently once training has completed
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet established deadlines

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