Senior Accountant, Niederlenz

Coperion () is a global industry and technology leader in process technology serving a variety of end markets, including plastics, plastics recycling, food, pet food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemical, battery, and mineral industries. Every day, our teams of experts create individual, high-quality process technologies and systems optimized for the best end products, highest efficiency, and sustainability. Coperion is a business unit of Hillenbrand.

For our site in Niederlenz (by Lenzburg) in Switzerland we are looking for a

Senior Accountant (m/f/d) This position is responsible for the group reporting in OneStream, VAT, all general ledger journal entries for CKS and other small entities, fixed assets, bank accounts, project controlling, SOX controls, and financial master data management in close cooperation with the head of finance.

Goals are to be achieved with financially and ethically sound methods, guided by our purpose and our core values (Win As One, Partner With Possibility, Make It Matter, Drive To Deliver), and by making use of the Hillenbrand Operating Model (HOM).

Tasks:

Coordination, preparation, and support of internal and external audits (SOX-EY tax audits)

Timely and accurate monthly reporting according to US GAAP and statutory reporting for Coperion K-Tron Switzerland and for subsidiaries in EMEA and US in OneStream and forecasts

Timely tax declarations with support from external specialists including VAT declarations in CH, DE, UK and FR

Support AR and AP specialists locally and at shared service center

Intercompany recharges, commissions, and IC matching

Cash Collection and Accounts Receivables bad debt reserve

Accounts payable payments and cash forecast

Goods received not invoiced reconciliation

Maintain project accounting and support project controlling regarding project capitalization, gross margin and variance analysis

Review material cost variances, inventory and revenue cut-off and update product cost calculations

Responsible for every accounting-related matter including mapping, maintenance of chart of accounts, cost centers, and business units

Account reconciliations and supervision of shared service center

Quick support for ad hoc requests from Group Finance, local management, and project management

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Payroll reconciliation between HR and ERP system

Other tasks and ad hoc projects

Profile:

Several years’ experience in international accounting (including VAT and SOX)

Very good written and verbal German and English skills

Advanced experience using Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail and ability to prioritize diverse projects

Willingness to identify root causes and implement process improvements

Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture, encouraging open communication and teamwork

Willingness to collaborate with virtual teams in shared service centers

Bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting or accounting education ("eidg. Fachausweis")

Big 4 audit experience is a plus

Strong analytical thinking

Good communication skills

Benefits: More than just a salary

60 % employer contributions to pension plans

Sick leave insurance deductions and accident insurance contributions fully covered by the employer

Further development

Individual employee development programs, including external training

Team&Company Culture

Team-building activities

An inclusive and supportive corporate culture

An exciting and varied range of tasks in a fast-growing and innovative company with Coperion as a global market leader in many industries

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