Senior Accountant

Bosch • Lincolnshire, IL • 3h ago

Company Description

Bosch Rexroth is one of the world's leading providers of Drive and Control Technologies. Regardless of the motion task that customers face anywhere in the world, they will always find a Bosch Rexroth team with local experience and the appropriate know-how from more than 30 industries and all drive and control technologies. Our associates take on their customers' challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found. This is what makes Bosch Rexroth a strong, reliable partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering and Factory Automation. As the Drive & Control Company, we develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries.

Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for the mobile and industrial equipment markets. We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design. Our cartridge valves are designed to fit a wide range of industry-common valve cavities. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. For almost 35 years, Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. has been producing the most innovative elector-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets.

Job Description

As a Senior Accountant, you will be a cornerstone of the HydraForce Finance & Accounting team, serving as the right hand to the Accounting Manager. You are a proactive business partner responsible for driving the month-end close process, ensuring financial accuracy, and delivering critical insights to the organization. You will take ownership of core accounting functions while dedicating significant effort to projects that streamline our processes, enhance controls, and secure our financial operations.

Your success will be measured by your ability to manage a timely and accurate 3-day accounting period close, build strong cross-functional relationships, and confidently make decisions that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the entire accounting function.

Key Responsibilities:

· Own the Closing Process (70%):

o Lead the full cycle of month, quarter, and year-end close processes to ensure a timely and accurate closure within 3 working days.

o Maintain the general ledger including preparing and review complex journal entries to ensure proper documentation and compliance with IFRS and the internal standards. Support audit requirements.

o Perform and oversee timely balance sheet account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.

o Coordinate with stakeholders across the organization to validate the quality and timeliness of all inputs required for closing.

o Manage reporting submissions into HFM (Hyperion Financial Management).

o Manage treasury functions including cash management, forecasting, and bank reconciliations.

o Provide expert accounting guidance to support the A/R, A/P teams and other departments to ensure consistent and accurate financial data processing.

· Drive Process Improvement & Projects (30%):

o Continuously analyze and identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, with a focus on the month-end close and reporting cycles.

o Lead and participate in special projects aimed at improving efficiency, implementing new tools, or strengthening internal controls.

o Partner with HR on payroll-related accounting and with Sales on revenue and commission-related analysis.

o Develop and maintain robust financial reports and dashboards to support management decision-making.

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in accounting.

· Minimum 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, with demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment.

· Proven experience managing a full month-end close process under tight deadlines is required.

· Hands-on experience with SAP (FI/CO modules) is strongly preferred.

· Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas) and other MS Office tools.

· Experience with financial consolidation systems; familiarity with HFM (Hyperion Financial Management) is highly preferred.

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time position is $95,000.00- $110,000.00 salary is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc. The Recruiter can share more details about the specific salary range during the interview process.

Your well-being matters to us at Bosch! That's why we offer a total package that goes beyond just a paycheck. Alongside a competitive compensation package, you'll enjoy a suite of benefits designed to empower you in every area of your life! Think of it as our way of investing in your success! This includes:

Prioritizing Your Health: Access to high-quality medical, dental, and vision plans; Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts to make managing your healthcare easier; plus wellness programs to help you stay healthy and energized.

Securing Your Future: We offer a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match, safe harbor contribution into the 401(k) and provide resources to help you confidently plan for retirement.

Supporting Your Life: Paid time off to recharge and pursue your passions, and tuition reimbursement to invest in your professional development.

Providing Peace of Mind: Access to life insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your loved ones.

Must Have

Must have US work authorization.

Indefinite U.S work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/Veterans.

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