Timex Group is hiring: Staff Accountant in Shelton

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We are rebel watchmakers with a purpose. Established in 1854 as the Waterbury Clock Company, we took a traditional European watchmaking and layered American industrial ingenuity on top. That is when we began our journey to disrupt a 300 year old industry. Timex took mantle clocks made from wood and made them out of metal and made them faster and affordable for everyone. We took the pocket watch, added a strap and put it on your wrist. Today our design lab in Milan designs the most beautiful watches for consumers around the world. Come join our team, make a difference and wear watches from Timex and some of the biggest brands in the world.

**This is a hybrid role based in Shelton, CT, remote applications will not be considered**

Summary

The Staff Accountant will be part of the North America Accounting Shared Service Group and the broader Corporate Controller’s group. This person will be responsible for assisting the Accounting Process Lead and Manager, North America Accounting in various aspects of maintaining the general ledger and accounting records of Timex Group’s U.S. and Canadian companies.

Responsibilities

• Records general accounting journal entries (hands on performing day to day accounting), and in accordance with US GAAP, Timex Policy, and master data design.
• Performs and maintains account reconciliations monthly, as assigned.
• Partners with Timex Group employees in the U.S./Canada and around the world to obtain information that will be used to close the accounting records monthly.
• Lead the Intercompany accounting process for North America Shared Service Center. Ensures proper accounting and reconciliation for intercompany transactions.
• Participate in monthly trial balance reviews of financial results.
• Maintenance and creation of Oracle financial reports.
• Assists with the year-end financial audit, other bank related audits and various Tax and reporting packages.
• Assists in preparation and processing of US government reports.
• Strives for continuous process improvement in all assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Master's Degree a plus
• 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience, (preferably in a mid-size, multi-location global organization)
• Demonstrated ability to drive efficiencies with advanced use of systems or AI
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Power BI etc.)
• Experience with Oracle (or equivalent) ERP systems and Business Intelligence systems (Data Warehouse)
• Conscientious attention to detail and genuine team player attitude

In addition to our wide product offering, Timex Group offers the following benefits:

• 401K
• Generous Company Holidays/Vacation
• Extended Sick and Personal
• Hybrid Remote Office Policy
• Summer Fridays all year long!
• Parental Leave Policy

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion

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