Senior Corporate Accountant

Why Valmont

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

A Brief Summary of This Position:

The Senior Corporate Accountant reports to the Manager, Corporate SEC Reporting and is responsible for assisting in the consolidation and reporting activities for more than 80 global manufacturing entities operating in over 20 currencies. This role works closely with members of the accounting and finance teams to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.

The Senior Corporate Accountant performs general accounting and reporting activities, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and support of the month-end closing process. The role also supports the preparation of external SEC financial reports and monthly internal management reporting. In addition, the position contributes to ad hoc financial reporting requests, supports accounting policies and procedures, and participates in special projects aimed at strengthening internal controls.

Essential Functions:

• Perform monthly close activities in accordance with established policies and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial information
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for assigned accounts
• Assist with the close and consolidation process using OneStream
• Support the collection and validation of information for quarterly and annual external financial reports
• Participate in the preparation of consolidated financial statements and related footnotes using third-party SEC filing software
• Assist with the annual review and maintenance of entity-wide accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare internal financial reports and supplemental financial information to support Senior Management decision-making
• Participate in special projects to enhance and strengthen internal controls
• Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting and reporting processes while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Assist independent auditors with annual audits and quarterly reviews
• Prepare and facilitate census and other compliance-related reporting

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with financial consolidations and financial statement preparation
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage tight or changing deadlines
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated aptitude in utilizing ERP systems to prepare and analyze financial information

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess:

• Advanced degree in Accounting or Finance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Experience with foreign currency translation
• Experience using IFS
• Experience with OneStream

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.