About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Accounting Specialist</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">At Endress+Hauser, progress happens by working together. As the global leader in measurement instrumentation, our ~17,000 employees shape the future in the field of process automation. Whether developing and realizing new technology as a team, collaborating to build instrumentation, or strengthening vital relationships with countless global industries, we work to create trusted relationships that help everyone thrive. As a family-owned company, we look beyond short-term moves and work to create a vision that is forward-thinking for our people, our clients, and the world at large. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We are looking for a Accounting Specialist to join Endress+Hauser Optical Analysis, the global leader in Raman spectroscopy, tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS), and quenched fluorescence (QF) instrumentation for laboratory, process, and manufacturing environments. Our laser-based analyzer systems perform high-performance chemical composition and concentration measurement of all phases of matter in any installation environment. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>What is the role about?</strong> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">The Accounting Specialist coordinates daily and monthly accounting activities in a timely environment while ensuring the integrity and accuracy of reporting.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Which essential functions will you perform?</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Manage A/P follow-up, including vendor reconciliations, inquiries, and month-end support</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Review and process employee expense reports and company credit card transactions</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Verify, code, and post vendor invoices through the A/P system (xFlow)</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Monitor GR/IR report and resolve invoice discrepancies with Procurement/Logistics</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Perform GL coding and account assignments for non-PO invoices</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Support period-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Ensure proper sales/use tax treatment and calculate monthly use tax accruals</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Participate in intercompany reconciliations and prepare annual 1099 reporting</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Execute payments (checks, ACH, wires) and resolve banking issues</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Maintain vendor master data, support audits, and identify process improvements</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">The duties above describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties; additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="color:#a8005c;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>What qualifications are needed?</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Associate degree in Accounting or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience (manufacturing preferred)</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Experience with ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred) and proficiency in Excel</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Knowledge of U.S. A/P tax requirements (W‑9, 1099 reporting)</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Strong accounting foundation with focus on accuracy, prioritization, and timeliness</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accountability</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Able to work independently and meet deadlines under general supervision</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Effective communicator, able to collaborate across teams and adapt to various systems</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>What can you expect from us?</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">F</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">amily-owned, highly committed global company with a sustainable vision of the future.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Lifelong learning encouraged by versatile training, tuition reimbursement, and further education opportunities.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Comprehensive benefit package (to include medical, dental, vision) and 401(k) savings with company match. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Compensation is competitive and includes bonus opportunities.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Work-life balance encouraged through our 10 company-paid holidays, paid time off, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs (financial, mental, and physical health and wellbeing).</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Employees work in a safety-first, climate controlled, clean manufacturing facility with utilization of Lean practices and ergonomic workstations to enhance productivity and comfort. </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>How do you apply?</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'E+H Serif', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">To apply, we kindly ask you to upload your documents on our career page. Endress+Hauser is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected classification, including protected veteran and disability status.</span></p>