Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our accounting team in Khobar office and play a vital role in the accounting operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing bank reconciliations, coordinating fiscal audits, possessing strong knowledge of accounts payable and receivable, and having proven expertise in creating and analyzing liability, asset, and capital accounts. You should be well-versed in accounting and financial reporting principles and procedures., knowledge in taxes and ERP systems. This is the opportunity for you if you're looking to join a diverse team and assist business operations while working for a fast-growing global company.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Under moderate supervision:
1. Apply working knowledge of accounting and finance principles to perform, review, or audit a variety of journal entries, account analyses, workpapers, and reconciliations, and perform month-end close tasks and/or assist in the consolidation of US and international entities, and/or assist in the coordination of external audits, and/or prepare tax returns.
2. Prepare analysis of financial results requiring some judgment and creativity for management review, and provide other support and recommendations for division management.
3. Prepare budgets, projections, product cost analyses, and other analyses, and/or assist in implementation or review of internal controls.
4. Perform research and planning according to generally accepted accounting principles, tax laws, and/or IFRS, and make recommendations to management.
5. Lead special projects.
6. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
7. Understand. Create. Simplify.
8. Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.
Innovative, motivated, self-directed.
Strong Excel skills.
Working knowledge of accounting and finance principles, theories, and concepts, or working knowledge of GAAP, Tax, and/or IFRS.
3+ years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Background check results satisfactory to SEL.
Negative drug test result(s).
Location
Saudi Arabia – Khobar
Why SEL?
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
We provide and take care of our employees with outstanding benefits, competitive pay, challenging work, and a rewarding career.
·Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
·Varied leave plans like annual leaves, sick leaves, parental leaves etc. to maintain a healthy life balance
·Yearly flight tickets to home country for expat employees and their family members based on their eligibility
·Developmental programs like tuition assistance, internships, skill development courses and engineering development programs (EDP).
·Wellbeing benefits like free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and reimbursable yearly gym membership
·International Travel Medical and Security Assistance to assist our traveling employees and accompanying family members worldwide
Pay Range Data
We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
Communication with Applicants
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.