Site Accountant

Overview

Accountant handling daily finance, month‑end close, cost & inventory for new plant

Key Responsibilities

• sap implementation
• costing setup
• intercompany accounting
• fixed asset
• performance tools
• month-end close

Tasks

-Assist Plant Controller with financial reports and operational KPIs -Collaborate with global experts from across the Trench Group and network -Coordinate with tax consultants and corporate tax teams. -Support standard costing setup and cost roll-ups. -Build from Day One – Help establish the financial backbone of a new U.S. manufacturing site. -Ensure accuracy and control of financial master data. -Manage intercompany transactions, loan accounting, and cross-charging. -Support SAP S4/HANA implementation and configuration (FI/CO, MM, Production). -Maintain fixed asset accounting, including CIP tracking, depreciation, and disposals. -Ownership & Impact – Directly shape accounting processes and SAP configuration. -Maintain compliance with GAAP and IFRS where applicable. -Develop and implement accounting procedures and internal controls. -Manage daily A/P, A/R and general ledger entries. -Execute intercompany reconciliations with entities in Germany and Canada. -Global Collaboration – Work cross-functionally with finance teams in Germany and Canada. -Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial schedules. -Optimize processes related to A/P, A/R, and cost center structures. -Perform inventory accounting, including valuation, reserves, and reconciliations. -Contribute to sustainable infrastructure and innovation-driven solutions in the energy sector -Partner with Order Management to ensure accurate billing and revenue recognition. -Create visibility tools in Excel or Power BI for performance tracking. -Support documentation requests for internal and external audits. -Own month-end close activities and meet closing deadlines.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• sap s4/hana
• u.s. gaap
• cost accounting
• month-close
• 3+ years

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field. -Comfortable working with international teams and time zones. -SAP S4/HANA experience is required – especially FI/CO, MM, and inventory. -High attention to detail with a strong internal control mindset. -Ability to analyze financial data and explain variances. -Experience owning monthly close processes. -3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing. -Strong foundation in U.S. GAAP; IFRS exposure a plus. -Knowledge of cost accounting and inventory valuation.

People Also Searched For

Benefits

-Competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities -Career Growth – Opportunity to advance as the plant scales operations. -Competitive Pay & Benefits – Strong compensation package with long-term potential.

About Trench Group

-Born from a Siemens carve-out on April 1, 2024, united legacy brands Trench and HSP to reboot a century-old high-voltage heritage. -Today it’s a global leader in bushings, coils, and instrument transformers, shipping REGENERA™ eco-oriented products. -Operates nine factories (Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy) and four sales hubs including Raleigh (USA) and Kuala Lumpur. -Typical projects include bespoke high-voltage components for transmission grids and HVDC systems worldwide.

Sector Specialisms