Responsibilities

Are you ready to shape a brighter future?

At Parker, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, including in the clean tech space, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges. 

We believe that the future belongs to those with vision. That’s why we’re seeking team players who share our purpose of enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Is that you? Working at Parker means belonging to a passionate, dynamic and innovative team, empowered to make a difference.

About the role:

​​Senior General Ledger Accountant is responsible for supporting the completion of activities across Accounting, Consolidation and reporting in line with Corporate policies and standards, ensuring high quality accounting service and continuous improvement and contributing to monthly / quarterly / annual closing activities for selected business units.

What are your responsibilities?

• Reconciling accounts, post journal entries, and maintaining accurate general ledger entries in accordance with accounting principles, US GAAP/ IFRS standards and reporting schedules so that organization has a full and accurate statement of financial position
• Completing, compiling, verifying, and analyzing financial information and prepare financial reports and accounting statements so that management has accurate and timely information for making financial decisions
• Managing the fixed asset module
• Answering accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policies and regulations
• Complying with all accounting principles and all relevant regulations, laws, and standards
• Maintaining customer confidence and protecting operations by keeping financial information confidential
• Participating in continuous improvement activities and providing suggestions for cost reduction and improved efficiency
• Continuing to develop professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, maintaining professional networks, and participating in professional studies, special projects as assigned
• Being the first line of contact and support to any General Ledger related queries, supporting internal & external audits
• Independently reviewing work prepared by Junior Accountants providing them with feedback
• Developing and maintaining strong familiarity with accounting standards (i.e. IFRS / US GAAP)
• Participating in internal and external audits
• Ensuring the process meets all relevant internal controls
• Preparing and reviewing accounts subject to the Balance Sheet review process, identifying unusual items, and selecting the correct procedure for action
• Being the point of contact among the teams to ensure smooth month-end closing, identifying and solving common cross-departmental process issues.

What makes you a good fit for this role?

• Master’s degree in Finance & Accounting or equivalent certification

• 3+ years of relevant experience in accounting or financial departments (GL, Fixed Assets)
• Knowledge of USGAAP, IFRS or German GAAP. Other local GAAP is an asset
• Understanding of management and cost accounting
• Knowledge of inventory settlement and valuation
• Experience in accounting services – nice to have
• Previous experience or exposure to internal control (SOX standard knowledge is an asset) 
• Knowledge of JD Edwards software
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Strong analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skills, process improvement oriented
• Ability to build and share knowledge within a team and across teams
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in process transition - nice to have
• Very good knowledge of English
• Knowledge of German is an asset.

Qualifications

What we offer

• Solid employer present on the spanet for over 100 years.
• Private Medical Care (Lux Med) and life insurance.
• Language classes.
• Flexible Working time (you can start your work day between 6.00 – 10.00).
• Annual Bonus
• Referral program with great referral bonuses- to grow the community with people dear to you
• Employee Assistance Program (legal, psychological, financial consulting, etc.).
• E- learning platform.
• Recognition Award Program.
• Additional benefits like: Cinema tickets, Sodexo pre-paid cards, Multisport, Christmas bonus, holiday subsidy, etc

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker Hannifin EMEA Sàrl (“PHEMEA”), based in Etoy, Switzerland, is the Principal Operating Company for Parker in the EMEA region. It is supported by a network of Parker Manufacturing Divisions and Sales Company Entities.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or parkerhannifin.

Parker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of age, race, religion, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability in relation to recruitment and employment.