Sr. Accountant / Lead I

As the Sr. Accountant or PTP Lead I at AMETEK, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating the General Accounting activities for US & Europe region. You will handle Journals preparation, posting, Bank Reconciliation, Intercompany Accounting, Invoice resolution & follow-up, as well as Financial and Management Reporting. **Responsibilities:** - Oversee invoice resolution and follow-up with stakeholders for necessary corrective action. - Perform accounting tasks including Journals entries, Bank Reconciliation, Month-end close activities, and Reporting. - Ensure period end close activities are completed in a timely and accurate manner in line with the agreed period end timeline. - Resolve period close issues or queries that require judgment and expertise. - Review and ensure process controls are adhered to. - Receive and manage escalations or issues. Perform Root cause analysis and take actions. - Collaborate with other functions as required. - Lead and manage the critical month-end activities. - Support continuous improvement of the accounting processes in SSC. - Collaborate closely with the country finance team and support actively on operations, improvement opportunities, and key projects. - Create back up planning and continuously monitor team performance. - Provide training and support to the accounting team to enhance their skills and knowledge. - Provide performance feedback and mentoring to team members. - Manage transitions from BU to SSC set up in India. - DTP / SOP to be developed for activities in scope and updates as and when required. - Highlight delays and provide solutions to mitigate risk. **Qualifications:** - Masters or Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or a relevant field. - 7 years of experience in accounting processes. - Good understanding of accounting processes and best practices. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with Microsoft Navision. - Attention to detail and problem-solving ability. - Prior transition handling experience is desirable. The job operates in a professional office environment and is regularly exposed to moderate noise and lighting associated with a business office. Standard office equipment such as laptop computers, smartphones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets are routinely used. AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion. AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. They employ 21,000 colleagues in 35 countries, grounded by core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.,