Senior Accountant, RTR

Job description

About this role: Responsible to perform the Record to Report (RTR) activities focused on quality and timely core accounting activities. Deliver key Controllership objectives while supporting the Mission & Vision of Carrier Corporation Finance. Reports to the RTR hub leadership. This role involves performing and analyzing accounting activities to ensure they are in alignment with US GAAP and Corporate policies with a clear focus on financial reporting and internal control activities. In addition, this role will engage with internal and external business partners, and others on critical projects and processes to streamline and support RTR activities. You will perform specific RTR activities and processes ensuring quality results and reporting. As a key business partner, this role will support accounting and SOX activities across the RTR teams. Responsibilities: General Ledger & Financial Reporting: • Execute the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes accurately and on schedule. • Prepare journal entries (accruals, prepaids, allocations, reclasses) and prepare reconciliation report for GL accounts. • Maintain the integrity of the chart of accounts in accordance with corporate and US GAAP standards. • Generate routine and ad-hoc management reports, providing insightful variance analysis and commentary for plant management. Fixed Assets & Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Management: • Perform accounting for construction-in-progress (CIP), determine the timing of capitalization, and execute asset transfers to fixed assets. • Calculate and post monthly depreciation/amortization for all fixed assets and intangible assets. • Maintain the fixed asset sub-ledger, ensuring data accuracy for asset tags, locations, and useful lives. • Lead and coordinate periodic physical inventory counts of fixed assets; investigate and reconcile discrepancies. Compliance, Controls & Audit: • Ensure all accounting activities comply with US GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and SOX internal control requirements. • Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors, preparing requested schedules and supporting audit walkthroughs. • Identify areas for process and control improvement within the general ledger and fixed asset cycles. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification is preferred. • Minimum of 4+ years of cost accounting experience in general accounting • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance requirements. • Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. • Good communication skills both written and verbal Language Requirements: • Fluent in English is mandatory, as it is the company's primary working language for global communication and reporting. • Business proficiency in Japanese (minimum JLPT N1 level or equivalent) is required to effectively communicate with Japanese-speaking colleagues, partners, and stakeholders Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.