Accounting Analyst

Job Description
Are you an accounting professional ready to make a significant impact and be part of a growing company? Join Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. as an Accounting Analyst and become a key player on our US Accounting team. Your expertise in credit management, cash application, financial reporting and process improvement will be highly valued. If you are eager to take on challenges, drive continuous improvement, are skilled in using SAP, and support strategic decision making, we want to hear from you!
As the Accounting Analyst for Tessenderlo Kerley, you will manage a broad scope of work in a complex, international accounting environment. Your responsibilities will include credit management, cash application, month-end close, management reporting, financial analysis, process improvement, internal and external audit support, ad-hoc analytical decision-making support, and special projects. This position reports to the Accounting Manager, with a dotted line to the Cost Accounting Manager, and is a key role on the accounting team. 
What you will do:
Assist with the day-to-day operations of the A/R and Credit departments, with strong leadership and excellent communication skills. 
Provide support with specific month-end close processes to achieve financial reporting timelines. 
Analyze data in order to provide insight to local management and the corporate head office in Brussels. 
Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial reports. 
Propose and drive continuous improvement initiatives in the areas of A/R and overall finance and accounting to optimize accuracy and procedural efficiency. 
Assist with cash application and treasury functions as needed. 
Provide ad-hoc analytical support on special projects as required. 
Assist with the implementation of policy changes. 
Support managers with creating and implementing changes to work assignments, methods, or procedures to meet operational needs, improve accuracy and efficiency. 
Review and analyze accounting transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness, and provide assistance with training needs to the AP Specialists. 
Assist with monitoring delinquent accounts.
Collaborate with sales and initiate collection actions when necessary. 
Proactively keep manager updated on actions taken. 
Assist with the management of financial information and provide support for the annual audit process. 
Ensure compliance with the company’s financial policies, procedures, and internal controls. 
Address and answer questions from Tessenderlo Kerley's business units and Tessenderlo Group finance. 
Identify and proactively provide solutions for automation and process improvement while ensuring daily responsibilities are completed with detail, accuracy and timeliness. 
Provide backup for others within the accounting/finance department as needed.