Graduate Financial Accountant

Summary

The Graduate Financial Accountant will partner with the Global Finance and Accounting team to partake in the daily and monthly general accounting processes of our company. This position contributes to reporting complete and accurate financial information internally and externally. The role is designed to provide financial accounting support and work cross functionally as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

General Ledger

• Assist Financial Accountant with the month-end close and related duties:
  • Prepare bank reconciliations.
  • Prepare journal entries for approval and posting.
  • Reconcile balance sheet & income statement accounts.
  • Maintain and update accounting records and worksheets.
  • Apply accounting policies and ensure compliance.

Financials & Internal Controls

• Assist the Financial Accountant with document preparation for audits.
• Collaborate with the Financial Accountant with the preparation and distribution of financial statements in accordance with Irish FRS102.
• Assist with internal control evaluations and documentation.

Other

• Process accounting transactions for all European entities.
• Review GL coding within PO and purchase requisition system.
• Analyze accounts receivable and manage credit control.
• Assist with preparation and review of supplier payment files.
• Assist with preparation of tax returns and payments and liaise with external advisors.
• Support ad hoc projects and reporting, as required.

Qualifications, Education & Experience

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully function in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or equivalent is required.
• Enrolled in, or willing to enroll in, a recognized professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent).
• Intermediate to advance Excel skills.
• Knowledge of ERP systems usage and related data flow, in Microsoft D365 a huge plus.
• Strong critical and effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal & written communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong team player with the ability to identify and drive efficiency improvements.
• Ability to document the processes as the role is defined.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications is essential, including the use of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Integrity and discretion in handling confidential financial data.

Qualifications and Study Support

• The organization will provide financial support and study leave for professional exams.
• Regular performance and study progress reviews will be conducted (e.g. every 6-12 months).

Physical Demands

Occasional work may be done in an ISO Class 7 cleanroom environment. Powder free gloves, face masks, hairnets, gowns, and shoe covers must be worn. Because smokers continue to shed thousands of smoke particles even hours after smoking a cigarette and these particles will damage our products, only non-smokers are permitted to enter or work in the cleanroom. As a result, the successful candidate must be a nonsmoker.

Meissner Filtration Products is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.