Senior Accountant
 
About Us
Wärtsilä is a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. With a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, we strive to optimize the environmental and economic performance of our customers' vessels and power plants. Our diverse and inclusive work environment fosters creativity and collaboration, providing employees with opportunities for professional growth and development. By joining Wärtsilä, you will be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of the maritime and energy industries. We invite you to explore the exciting career opportunities that await you at Wärtsilä.

 

About the role
As Senior Accountant, your tasks will revolve around all areas relating to accounting functions and financial reporting. This position will be responsible for daily, weekly and monthly accounting tasks and activities, as well as recording transactions for Wartsila Voyage Americas branch office in Argentina. This position must meet tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation and financial reporting.

 

Your responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to

Recording daily banking transactions and daily updating of cashflow spreadsheet. Preparation of weekly treasury and procurement reports. Reviewing weekly payments for GL coding and completeness of documentation. Responsible for weekly processing of Concur travel reports. Monthly reconciliation of IG accounts. Monthly accrual of unrecorded bills, accrued bonus, travel expenses and posting of fixed asset.depreciation, reconciliation of accumulated depreciation to GL balance. Monthly posting of allocation of employee costs to projects. Monthly and quarterly sales tax reporting. Responsible for the posting of salaries and office expenses.

 

The below will enable you to succeed in this role

Bachelors degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or relatable field of study. 5 years’ experience in a similar position within a matrix organization. Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and SAP. Fluent in English. Proficiency in Spanish is an advantage. Self-starter with ability to work independently. Systematic and organized way of working. Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

 

Why you and us
You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team.
 
If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application. Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship. Salary range is depending on experience and education. The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.  Eligibility to participate in: the discretionary incentive plan assigned to the level of position upon offer of employment; medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) plan and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms; Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, subject to applicable waiting periods.  Paid time off (PTO) is accrued on a per-pay period basis in accordance with tenure in the Company; a new hire can expect 17 days per year. Twelve (12) Company-paid holidays.
 
We look forward to hearing from you. Qualified candidates must apply online: https://www.wartsila.com/careers
 
Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.  Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.