Temp Accountant - 6 month contract

About ITT:

At ITT, we have a clear purpose as an organization – to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs across key global end markets. Our continuous improvement mindset drives our commitment to evolving our capabilities as a multi-industrial technology, manufacturing and engineering leader. With a strong global footprint of more than 100 facilities, we are well positioned to solve critical challenges for our customers around the world. Our locations include manufacturing facilities and global service capabilities in 35 countries. Through these worldwide operations and building on our heritage of innovation, our approximately ~11,000 team members partner with our customers to deliver enduring solutions that make a lasting difference and help the world move forward. ITT is headquartered in Stamford, CT, with sales in approximately 125 countries. The company generated 2024 revenues of $3.6 billion. 

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Position Summary

As part of The Shared Services Team, located in Seneca Falls, NY and under general supervision, the temporary accountant has primary responsibility for daily/monthly and quarterly financial reporting requirements related to fixed assets and general accounting close activities. They will assist with the timely and accurate reporting of financial results and provide management with the level of support and information required for the successful day-to-day operation of the business. They will support the accounting team with month-end closings, balance sheet and P&L analysis, and special projects. In addition, they are also responsible for identifying and suggesting appropriate improvements, efficiencies, and follow-up actions that become evident based on the analytical work performed. This is a temp postion and will be a 6 month contract

Essential Responsibilities

· Responsible for general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis to ensure the accuracy and integrity of multiple ledgers and subledgers maintained by shared services.

· Perform a wide array of accounting and reporting tasks including but not limited to recording fixed assets acquisitions, transfers, depreciation, and disposition of fixed assets. Track project costs into fixed asset accounts and close related projects once completed.

· Monitor capital projects in process and prepare CIP reconciliations for various entities.

· Lead the PPD Insurance charge outs process in collaboration with Treasury/Tax Departments

· Maintain existing and update as needed Standard Operating Procedures.

· Collaborates in physical counts and tagging of fixed assets.

· Administrator over Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) equipment and software management.

· Research reconciling items and recommend actions for resolution.

· Respond to inquiries from entities/departments.

· Conduct analysis as needed and or as requested by management, recommend and communicate on results and or resolution.

· Ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Act and resolve audit issues/requests from both external and internal auditors.

· Participate in special accounting and other projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

· Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience required with emphasis in fixed assets accounting required. Public accounting and or shared services experience preferred but not required.

· Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting principles.

· Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience with complex ERP systems such as SAP and consolidation software such as Onestream/Hyperion is preferred but not required.

· Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Must be detail oriented.

· Ability to partner, work effectively, and communicate with other team members, departments, and upper management.

· Proficient in a fast paced, global shared services environment.

· Ability to work independently to meet deadlines and complete time sensitive projects.