Principal Accounting Analyst

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Timken's Philadelphia Gear brand has a current opening at their headquarters in King of Prussia, PA for a Senior Accounting Analyst. The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the completion of the monthly financial responsibilities from which the company's financial statements are created. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process Journal Entries throughout the month and during Close: input journal entries into the company’s ERP system, Epicor, as well as upload journal entries to OnBase, the online Journal Entry software.

• Perform month end reporting responsibilities in One Stream Reporting Software, uploading the trial balance throughout Close, preparing and inputting STAT data of Balance Sheet account balance roll forwards as well as completing the month end Close workflow.

• Perform month end General Ledger Balance Sheet reconciliations including non-routine reconciliations such as Prepaids and Accruals in the online reconciliation software, Blackline. Ensure accuracy of data analysis and provide necessary reconciliation support.

• Prepare and reconcile the monthly corporate intercompany Debit Memo.  Communicate with internal TPS contacts as well as Corporate contacts as needed to resolve any issues or requests for additional information.

• Assist in providing support requested in connection with the annual audit from Internal Audit.

• Assist special projects as deemed necessary.

• Support request for quarterly and annual information as needed for TPS and Timken Corp leadership.

Key Attributes:

• General understanding of GAAP 

• Strong attention to detail 

• Strong analytical skills 

• Effective and timely communication 

• Ability to analyze/ resolve day to day accounting issues 

• Independent worker who takes ownership of assigned responsibilities through completion 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting 

• Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience, 10 years preferred 

• Experience working in an ERP system required, knowledge and understanding of EPICOR preferred 

• Strong skills with Microsoft Excel application 

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.