Senior Accounting Analyst Job

Primary location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania 
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: <10% 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is $78,320 to per $133,910 year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors.

​What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

• A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe. 
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. 

Reporting to the Manager, Consolidations and Financial Reporting, the Senior Accounting Analyst is accountable for providing leadership through the preparation and review of the consolidated U.S. GAAP based financial statements, including segment information.  Responsibilities include performing the monthly general ledger accounting close (including oversight of outsourced offshore accounting close activities, and related SOX compliance/internal controls). 

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to build and advance your career within Finance at Armstrong World Industries.
• Be a strategic partner in financial analysis and compliance.
• Expand your expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and financial consolidations.
• Access dedicated training and professional development for continued growth.
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration with finance, operations, and leadership.
• Work in an open, friendly, and supportive team environment.
• Lead process improvements to enhance efficiency and financial accuracy.

What you'll do

• Prepare monthly/quarterly U.S. GAAP based financial statements and segment information.
• Prepare and/or review preparation of 10Q/10K footnotes and disclosure support.
• Serve as a key user for SAP general ledger close process and OneStream consolidation process.
• Perform the monthly consolidation process by loading SAP data into OneStream, posting journal entries, completing appropriate system checks and performing eliminations.
• Complete SAP general ledger maintenance.  Tasks include master data set up, updating assessment and distribution cycles, running month end closing procedures and completing year end maintenance.
• Complete OneStream administration.  Provide new user access and set up acquisition entities and new accounts.
• Prepare actionable reporting and analysis to support the company’s financial closings and external reporting processes and to ensure the reliability of reported results.
• Communicate with colleagues at various locations to resolve issues and monthly closing discrepancies and follow up with appropriate action.
• Support the administration of BlackLine account reconciliation software.
• Recommend, develop and implement changes to continually improve processes, support standardization, and improve the effectiveness of closing and reporting processes.
• Document policies, procedures, workflow and checklists for assigned responsibilities.
• Confirm and abide by all regulatory guidance and internal policies and procedures.
• Monitor and drive compliance with internal controls.  Ensure appropriate internal controls are planned and adhered to through process design and review.
• Liaison and coordinate SOX compliance and audit reviews with internal and external auditors.
• Prepare and approve audit account reconciliations applicable to area of responsibility.
• Manage and maintain accounting policies as assigned.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

What will make you successful

• Ability to exercise independent judgment to ascertain the reasonableness and accuracy of information.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite – particularly MS Excel.
• Ability to work cross functionally with other groups within Armstrong.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Capable of working independently and managing multiple priorities; must be a self-starter and take the initiative in completing projects and assignments.

Qualification                               

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or similar field required.
• 5+ years of financial reporting experience and/or accounting experience required.

What will make you stand out

• SAP experience preferred.
• Previous exposure to or experience with consolidations preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communications with the ability to share knowledge at appropriate levels of the organization.
• Customer focused with strong attention to detail and capable of delivering accurate, quality results in a timely, consistent, and professional manner.
• Strong people skills, including the ability to interact comfortably and respectfully with all levels of plant and corporate personnel. Proven ability to successfully manage and resolve conflict.

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1.3B in revenue, AWI has about 3,600 employees and a manufacturing network of twenty-one facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce.  As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!