Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.
As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.
About the job:
As an Accountant at Alfa Laval, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our financial records are precise and reliable, driving insightful reconciliations and delivering impactful financial and management reports that support our business growth and success.
Currently, this is a hybrid opportunity located in Richmond, VA.
As a part of the team, you will:
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual journal entries and cost allocations
- Participate in month-end close and review of financial results
- Prepare and analyze the periodic reporting for Alfa Laval Inc and other subsidiaries
- Collect additional information necessary for the statutory closing reporting
- Prepare account reconciliations and investigate outstanding items
- Investigate and correct errors or inconsistencies in financial entries or reports
- Prepare bank reconciliations
- Provide ad hoc financial reports, analysis and projects as requested
- Support other team members in day-to-day processes
- Document and update standard operating procedures for all owned processes
- Identify potential process improvements
- Be responsible for data warehouse maintenance
- Assist with auditor requests
- Verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling the accounts within area of responsibility (e.g. Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger).
- Maintaining accurate accounting within area of responsibility to be in line with accounting principles and reporting schedules.
- Producing accounting reports and present results.
- Collaborate with counterparts in the finance processes (e.g. Finance Shared Service Center personnel or personnel within Local Finance).
We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.
What you know:
You have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and:
- 3+ years of experience of relevant accounting / financial reporting experience.
- Knowledge of standard accounting principles, best practices, and procedures.
- Thorough understanding of general ledger structure.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge.
- Proficiency in Excel and other analytical tools.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong time-management, prioritizing and multi-tasking skills.
- Highest level of integrity and trust.
- Dedication to excellent customer service.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in order to meet deadlines and goals.
- Team player.
- CPA or equivalent preferred.
- Fluent in Spanish is a plus.
There are multiple openings for this position.
At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, currently, we are prioritizing candidates who reside in the US or have an established presence in the area.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success. Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more. At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job, background, skills, and experience to get it right. The base salary for this role is typically $70,000 - $85,000.
Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 3+ years of relevant accounting / financial reporting experience
- Knowledge of standard accounting principles (GAAP) and best practices
- Thorough understanding of general ledger structure
- Strong technical accounting knowledge
- Proficiency in Excel and other analytical tools
- Experience with data warehouse maintenance
- Experience preparing account and bank reconciliations
- Attention to detail and strong time-management/multi-tasking skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines; team player
- CPA or equivalent
- Fluent in Spanish
Alfa Laval Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Alfa Laval and has not been reviewed or approved by Alfa Laval.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) support is described as generous in U.S. postings, and the retirement plan is a notable strength alongside core coverage.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are core parts of the package, and health insurance is often described positively in U.S. materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are standard, with options like purchasing additional PTO expanding flexibility for some roles.
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What We Do
Pioneering positive impact! Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success, elevating the quality of life across society, and driving progress towards a more sustainable world. Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate heat transfer, separation, fluid handling products separation, and fluid handling products. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – in energy, the environment, food, and the marine industry. Alfa Laval today has customers in some 100 countries, employs more than 21,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 63.6 billion (5.5 BEUR) in 2023. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Alfa Laval contributes to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our solutions make a difference in daily life. You can learn more on our website about how our products work, and how they are used in industries worldwide. We welcome your engagement, comments and questions - our guidelines and moderation policy for Alfa Laval channels on social media can be found here: https://www.alfalaval.com/legal/community-guidelines/ Personal data will be handled in accordance with the Alfa Laval Privacy Policy. https://www.alfalaval.com/privacy
