Accountant

Job description

Accountant | Shared Services This role supports the Accounting team based in New Haven, Connecticut, reporting directly to the Director of Shared Services. The position plays a critical role in supporting multiple companies across a diverse business portfolio, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial records and reporting. The successful candidate will be involved in daily accounting operations and month-end/quarter-end close activities, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and general ledger maintenance in accordance with GAAP standards. Responsibilities also include supporting Fixed Assets, Leases, Sales Tax, and Accounts Payable functions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, strengthen internal controls, and drive process improvements. We are seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated, and highly organized professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, can manage multiple priorities effectively, and is committed to delivering high-quality results. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 1–3 years of professional accounting or finance experience. Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and macros. Strong written and verbal English communication skills. Experience working with financial systems and data analysis tools. Knowledge of Power BI, Business Objects, JD Edwards, Oracle SmartView/Hyperion, or OneStream is considered a plus. Why this opportunity stands out: Exposure to a broad and diverse business portfolio. Involvement in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong professional development opportunities within a collaborative team environment. Hands-on experience with leading financial and business intelligence tools. Somos el Grupo ASSA ABLOY Nuestra gente nos ha convertido en el líder mundial en soluciones de acceso. A cambio, les abrimos las puertas allá donde vayan. Con casi 63.000 colegas en más de 70 países diferentes, ayudamos a miles de millones de personas a experimentar un mundo más abierto. Nuestras innovaciones hacen que todo tipo de espacios -físicos y virtuales- sean más seguros y de más fácil acceso. Como empleador, valoramos los resultados, no los títulos ni los antecedentes. Permitimos que nuestros empleados construyan su carrera en torno a sus aspiraciones y a las nuestras, apoyándoles con comentarios periódicos, formación y oportunidades de desarrollo. Nuestros compañeros piensan ampliamente en dónde pueden tener más impacto, y les animamos a desarrollar su función a nivel local, regional o incluso internacional. Al dar la bienvenida a nuevas personas, es importante para nosotros tener equipos diversos e inclusivos, y valoramos las diferentes perspectivas y experiencias.