Newark Newark, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair. Job Summary: Maintains general ledger and financial records for multiple accounts. Prepares and oversees assigned balance sheet reconciliations and associated journal entries. Performs month-end financial close activities. Ensures procedures and internal controls are followed to maintain the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Policies and Principles (GAAP). Principal Responsibilities: Prepares and oversees accurate, thorough, timely reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. This includes researching, identifying and validating all variances and preparing correcting adjustments to the general ledger (as required). There is a special emphasis on intercompany transactions, fixed assets, account payables and major cash accounts in this role. Active participant in the month-end financial close process. This includes preparing/approving journal entries, reviewing the accuracy and completeness of transactions and preparing necessary adjustments (including meeting all established deadlines). Making sure the entities are balanced. Provide clear, logical analysis and commentary to Management regarding movements in the accounts during the monthly close process. This includes the identification of potential root causes and corrective actions. Ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP, SOX and all other accounting regulations. Maintains and documents internal accounting controls. Collaborate with different departments to help reconcile differences and improve processes. Recommend to management process and system changes for reconciliation discrepancies (based on monthly findings and compliance issues). Provides guidance and support for both internal and external audits, tax requests (adhoc, quarterly and annual). Maintaining system set up and updates. Create, modify and/or review detailed documentation for key job responsibilities, including making any required enhancements/updates. Other duties as assigned. Job Level Specifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required 3 years’ experience in an accounting department Strong reconciliation skills Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel) Good communication and presentation skills Ability to resolve complex problems and to exercise sound judgement Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast paced environment under general supervision Ability to collaborate with different departments and levels in the organization Inter-company experience (general charges and/or inventory) preferred Fixed Asset experience preferred Work Experience: Typically 3 years with bachelor's or equivalent. Education and Certification(s): Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained. Distinguishing Characteristics Experience in reconciling complicated accounts Experience in intercompany accounting Experience in fixed assets Experience in implementing system change and re-engineering process Experience with outsourcing Experience with Sarbanes Oxley #LI-MG1 The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at (888) 994-7669.