Senior Corporate Accountant

Company: Ball Corporation / Ball Aerospace
Location: Broomfield
Posted on: March 27, 2020

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Corporate AccountantJob ID: 670146Location:CO - BroomfieldFull/Part Time: Full-TimeRegular/Temporary: RegularReturn to Previous PageWho We Are:Ball Corporation supplies innovative, sustainable packaging solutions for beverage, personal care and household products customers, as well as aerospace and other technologies and services primarily for the U.S. government. Ball Corporation and its subsidiaries employ more than 17,500 people worldwide and reported 2018 net sales of $11.6 billion. Ball is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Ball Corporation is committed to recruiting, training, compensating and promoting regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or veteran status.For more information, visit www.ball.com, or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter.Job Duties:Primary Purpose of Position: This position is responsible for the recording, accounting, and analysis of accounting matters, including compensation and certain employee benefit programs, consolidations work and technical accounting topics within the corporate ledger. This position provides analytical support to management in connection with the corporate ledger as well as global consolidations. Job includes some project work as well as FASB research as needed. Operates in a SOX regulated environment by performing detailed reviews and helps to ensure that the corporate ledger, and consolidated results are free from material misstatements.Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the completion of key functions as part of the month end closing process, including the preparation and input of journal entries. Records transactions for the various ledgers including stock, derivatives, compensation and benefits, debt transactions as well as intercompany transactions.
• Understands and executes against key SOX control activities over the financial close process.
• Understands the compensation and benefits plans and systems to ensure benefit information is properly accounted for, recorded and posted to the general ledger.
• Prepares and analyzes the activity for accounting records related to restricted stock programs for employees and non-employee directors, incentive compensation plans, deferred compensation plans, the COLI/TOLI plan and pension plans.
• Participates in the external audit of the company pension plans and 401K financial statements.
• Reconciliation of the payroll withholding accounts, including all withholding tax accounts, the 401(k) account, the Employee Stock Purchase Plan account, and other related accounts.
• Completes and communicates budgeted amounts to planning teams as well as any updates when they are recognized.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
• While the regular working cycle of this position is usually five days on (Monday-Friday), this job may include working weekends (Saturday and Sunday), working hours may vary as specified by management. Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required between the assigned start and end times of work.Position Requirements:
  • Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college level education or work-related experience
  • Job related experience for 3-5 year(s) minimum
  • Certifications/Licenses/Other: Chartered Accountant or CPA preferred
  • Experience in public accounting preferred
  • Comprehension in generally accepted accounting principles and general financial reporting
  • Clear comprehension of financial information systems and integrated financial and ERP systems
  • Ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles, financial concepts, and conditions in the accounting, analysis, and projection of financial information concerning corporate accounting and compensation and benefits topics
  • Skilled at analytical and problem-solving techniques to troubleshoot problems independently
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with personnel at all levels of the organization
  • 10% of travel Relocation:Relocation for this position may be availableBall Corporation offers comprehensive benefits packages, including paid holidays/vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, ESPP, and retirement plans.EEO Statement:Equal Opportunity EmployerMinority, Female, Disabled, Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and Veterans.

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