Senior Accountant

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, 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).

Main Tasks/Responsibilities

• 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
• Leasing tool super user
• Payroll reconciliation between HR and ERP-System
• Other tasks and Ad hoc projects

Required education and professional expertise

• Several years’ experience in international accounting
• Good written and verbal English and German communication skills
• Advanced experience using Microsoft Excel
• Attention to detail and 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

Who we are: 

Coperion (www.coperion.com) 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. 

Hillenbrand (www.hillenbrand.com) is a global industrial company that provides highly engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders.

EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.  Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] .  In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.  At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".