Accounting Manager


Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful and sustainable solutions.  From light OEM vehicles, commercial vehicles and refinish applications to electric motors, buildings and pipelines, our coatings are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity and enable the materials we coat to last longer.  With 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, the 12,800 people of Axalta continue to find ways to serve our more than 120,000 customers in 130 countries better every day with the finest coatings, application systems and technology.  For more information visit axaltacoatingsystems.com and follow us @axalta on Twitter and on LinkedIn.

Job Title Employment Type City Region Requisition #
Accounting Manager Full Time - Regular Glen Mills PA 3652
Singular focus on providing brilliant coatings sets us apart. Axalta Coating Systems is a leading global company dedicated solely to the development, manufacture and sale of liquid and powder coatings. We serve customers in the automotive, transportation, general industrial and architectural and decorative sectors. Our innovative products and services include paint, color matching tools, application technologies and customer training and business management systems.
 
Summary:
The Accounting Manager will report to the US Controller within the North American Region, based out of the regional headquarters in Glen Mills, PA.  The Controller’s group within the region is responsible for a wide variety of accounting work for both the Region and Corporate. The role will assist the US Controller with supervising finance staff and help coordinate the team to ensure that work is completed in a timely and accurate manner. This role also addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, quarter/ year end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities. The Accounting Manager will have contact with senior-level Management at a Region and Corporate level which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

Works closely with the functions (IT, Procurement, Legal, HR, Tax, Treasury and Controller’s groups) to ensure all expenses are properly recorded.

  • Analyzing and reviewing of actual to budget and assisting with the follow-up, research and satisfactory resolution of variances or issues identified.

  • Track “one-time” costs and specific project budgets and present to management as needed

  • Preparing and processing month end journal entries

Ensure a strong internal control structure and compliance with US GAAP
Assist in preparation of financial statements and the monthly reporting package 
Will handle all non-routine reporting transactions for the region.
Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
Continuous Improvement - find ways to improve current processes and optimize results
Lead contact with external and internal audit teams to facilitate work completion. 
Support SOX rollout and ongoing compliance and testing.  
Ad hoc work to support corporate initiatives and system upgrades/changeovers. 
 
 
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
 
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
The ideal candidate will have at least six (6)+ years accounting experience industry or public accounting preferred
Candidate must have experience working with an ERP System, SAP is highly preferred. 
Proven knowledge of US GAAP accounting principles, practices, and standards.
CPA or CPA track is highly preferred
Candidate must be a hard worker that is willing to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
The ideal candidate will possess:
  • A strong internal control mindset
  • Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
 
OTHER INFORMATION: May travel up to 10%.
 
Visit our website:www.axaltacoatingsystems.com
Axalta Coating Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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