Position Overview
The Senior Accountant, working under the supervision of the Controller, will be responsible for the monthly consolidation and analysis of three (3) Wanzl North America (WNA) legal entities, assist in the forecast and budget process, upload financial results into the Wanzl global consolidation system, serve as the primary financial reporting liaison with the German headquarter office, ensure financial reporting accuracy, preparation of Power Point Presentations, fixed asset management, and SAP conversion support. Company and Opportunity Overview
Wanzl North America's vision is to be the leading entrepreneurial player in terms of market share, agility, and game-changing solutions. WNA is a solution provider, creating value along the supply chain of our customers, from the online purchase to the delivery to their customers.
WNA, which includes the Technibilt and Cari-All brands, is headquartered in Newton, North Carolina. With nearly 500 employees and 175 MUSD of sales, WNA focuses on the retail and distribution market segments with marquee customers such as Walmart, Amazon, and the majority of large grocers and retailers.
In addition to being the largest manufacturer of shopping carts in North America, WNA has three (3) additional main product segments as well as a Service business, providing turnkey solutions for customer guidance (Access Systems) and Shelving & Fixtures, as well as Material Handling/Rolling Stock products. WNA is active in building a "digital" business line with products for shopping cart containment, smart exit gate technology, and solutions for autonomous and/or semi-autonomous retail stores.
WNA is part of the Wanzl group, headquartered in Germany and has 12 plants in 8 countries, providing comprehensive, solutions-drive service and expert knowledge of local markets for customers across the globe through their 360° service. Duties and Responsibilities: Timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial statements for Mexico legal entity. Consolidation of North America legal entities including inter-company eliminations. Upload all financial results into the global consolidation system. Financial reporting liaison between WNA and the Corporate Controlling team in Germany to ensure reporting accuracy, change management, and respond to information requests. Bridge US GAAP financial reporting to German GAAP according to prescribed guidelines. Assist with preparation and consolidation of forecasts and annual budget. Collaborate with Accounting team members to analyze and ensure accuracy of results across the operations in USA, Canada, and Mexico. Prepare business review PowerPoint Presentations for the Group Management Board. Manage fixed asset ledger for book and tax and conduct physical inventory of fixed assets. Other duties as assigned including assistance and testing for an ERP conversion. Identify continuous improvement opportunities and cost savings initiatives. Key member of the ERP implementation team including testing and process mapping to ensure a smooth conversion and accurate financial reporting. Work instruction documentation for primary responsibilities and auditing of SOP's for designated back-up responsibilities. Prepare ad-hoc financial reports as requested by management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data trends. Assist with external financial audits and internal control audits as needed. Comply with federal, state, and local financial requirements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Actively seek continuous improvement opportunities resulting in workflow efficiencies. Other duties and special projects as assigned. Skills and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance Experience in a Manufacturing industry preferred, but not required. Familiarity with ERP systems, SAP is a plus Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP Accounting principles Strong verbal communication and active listening skills Strong time management and organization skills with ability to multitask and prioritize Willingness to flex work hours 1-2 days per month to ensure reporting deadlines are met
