Senior Accountant

Position Description

Brink’s U.S., a division of Brink’s, Incorporated, is the premier provider of armored car transportation, ATM servicing, currency and coin processing, document destruction and other value added services to financial institutions, retailers and other commercial and government entities. The company has a proud history of providing growth and advancement opportunities for its employees. We have a challenging opportunity for a Senior Staff Accountant.

Job Summary:
This position reports to the Director Shared Services – Accounting & Payables and is responsible for financial statement preparation, monthly close duties, balance sheet and P&L analysis, account reconciliations, audit support and other projects as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain the general ledger to ensure that transactions are reflected properly and in accordance with internal and external reporting formats.
• Analyze General Ledger accounts, reports, financials statements and assist in month-end close work.
• Assist in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley internal controls requirements.
• Prepare process documentation, perform testing of controls. Assist with the implementation of a new financial systems or processes.
• Assist with both internal and external audit.
• Prepare monthly various internal financial reports for presentation to Finance leadership.
• Prepare/Assist in completing account reconciliations on a monthly basis by deadline.
• Coordinate with the off shore Shared Services Team for accounting, reporting, and financial close matters.
• Special Projects as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 5 years experience in the accounting field.
• Intermediate proficiency level in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with an ERP system like PeopleSoft, Oracle, or SAP.
• Experience in a publicly traded company.

Preferred Qualifications:
• CPA certified or Masters degree in accounting a plus.
• PeopleSoft 9.0 or similar accounting system.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledgeable of the accepted accounting principles (FASB & GAAP).

Professional Skills:
• Experience with financial statement preparation for a multi-entity organization, month-end, journal entries and solid analysis experience.
• Exposure to budgeting and account reconciliations. Experience working with a fully integrated accounting system preferred.
• Experience engaging in process improvement initiatives.
• Experience improving the company’s internal controls.
• Experience with GL operations and reporting chart of accounts, account reconciliation and analysis and internal financial reporting.
• Experience with Shared Services / off shore model.

If you have the background and integrity we require and are looking for a challenging opportunity, we hope you will consider employment with Brink’s U.S. Brink’s provides an outstanding total compensation package for this position. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer to eligible employee’s medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. We also offer a 401(k) Plan with company match. If you are interested and meet the requirements for this position, please apply.

Brink’s, Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, and is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.