Senior Staff Accountant - Sika

With over 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.  Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over 300 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,500 employees worldwide. With annual sales of 11.5+ billion dollars in 2022, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.  

General accounting responsibilities and support, with a strong emphasis on Account Analysis, Reconciliations, Operational/Financial Reporting, and Construction Contract Billing.

Area of Responsibility:  BUs under Sika Roofing Target Market, including Sarnafil Services, Rmax Wall Insulation, Liquid Applied Membrane, and Roofing.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely completion of tasks related to month end close.
• Perform monthly balancing of G/L accounts and bank account reconciliation.
• Support and assist with monthly operational and financial reporting.
• Perform monthly analysis (Sales, P&L, Balance Sheet) by G/L account, cost center, department, catching mis-postings and performing correcting entries.
• Help to maintain and standardize balance sheet account reconciliations, for reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Internal reporting and cyclical requirements, plus government and industry reports and filings
• Support Plant Controller, including G/L analysis and journal entries.
• Help to lead efforts to automate and standardize accounting support among Roofing divisions, and according with current accounting standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
• 5+ years experience in accounting, general ledger and/or financial reporting.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Contract accounting and billing would be a plus.
• Strength with financial systems a must
• Knowledge of SAP/BI (Business Intelligence) / AFO (Analysis for Office) desired
• Must have excellent organization and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to interact with and support all levels of management.
• Excellent technical skills (SAP, Microsoft Office, Internet Forms & Filings).
• Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS.

 Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays. 
Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day.  
Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.  

Community Involvement:  Sika takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.  
Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability. 

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.