Senior Accountant Details

Senior Accountant

Dyson - Chicago, IL

Employment Type : Full-Time

About usDyson is a global technology enterprise. We’re growing fast and our ambition is huge – more categories, more locations and more people. Dyson launched in the US in 2002, and since then operations have grown exponentially. Our US headquarters is based in Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood with additional offices located in Aurora, Illinois and Ann Arbor, Michigan. We also have employees working in field sales, our service centers, and in our growing number of Dyson Demo Store’s across the country. About the roleThis role provides an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic business and develop a comprehensive understanding of the month end close and reporting process. This role will collaborate with a variety of areas within finance such as trade promotions, procure-to-pay, and general accounting. This role will also partner cross-functionally with other teams in the US market such as sales, marketing, and operations, and will have visibility and exposure to our international operations.

• Perform month end close for the US Market to prescribed deadlines with no material misstatements.
• Collaborate with Sales Finance and Sales teams to ensure timely and accurate postings of promotional spend.
• Prepare journal entries for current month promotions, volume-based agreements, % based accruals, and other rebates.
• Partner with AR deduction team to process AR action forms and update accrued customer program schedule.
• Safeguard Dyson financials via application of accounting policies and guidelines.
• Maintain strong internal control environment and implement process improvements.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations to a high standard and in line with deadlines.
• Provide understanding of performance drivers for the month and follow up as required, investigating all variances and issues.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders in the markets.
• Support shared service organization with finance and accounting operations and escalations.
• Assist with year-end external audit requirements.
• Work at the same pace as Dyson, understanding any changes impacting FCoE and effectively addressing / embedding them in a timely manner.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of qualifying accounting, finance, or audit work experience
• Ability to organize and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Advanced IT skills – Microsoft Excel, SAP, OneStream
• Proactive approach with great problem-solving skills
• Highly motivated to achieve results
• Proactively highlights and progresses solutions for issues identified
• Team player capable of working effectively with finance and non-finance managers

BenefitsAt Dyson, how we reward you is linked to our high-performance culture. But it’s about more than salary and bonus. Through a package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits, we support whatever stage of life you’re in and the moments that matter.
Financial benefits:

• 401K with up to a 4% match
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)

Lifestyle benefits:

• Competitive Paid Time Off Benefits including Separate Holiday, Sick, and Vacation Time
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits (applicable areas only)
• Generous Child Care Leave Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Dyson Product Discounts

Health benefits:

• Multi-Level Healthcare Coverage Options
• Vision & Dental Coverage
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Dyson is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. If requested, we will provide reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process for persons with disabilities. Contact us at americas.talentacquisition@dyson.com for more information. Dyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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