Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in the financial operations of Sensata’s Swindon semiconductor business, with particular responsibility for manufacturing and high-value inventory accounting. The role combines core accounting ownership with hands-on involvement in Swindon’s specialist finance systems and processes, including system integrations, foreign currency complexities and future systems migration.

Working closely with the Swindon operation, the wider Finance organisation and the team in Sofia, this person will be the primary accounting contact for the site and will help shape how its finance processes and systems develop over time.

General Responsibilities

Prepare and enter journal entries

Responsible for performing balance sheet reconciliations

Follow the company’s chart of accounts

Support month-end and year-end close process

Apply research and analytical skills to analyse current financial status, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports

Recommend financial actions by analysing accounting options

Identify errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending

Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures, liaising with management and cross-functional stakeholders

Prepare financial statements and supplemental schedules

Develop and document business processes ensuring compliance with accounting policies and internal controls

Comply with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions

Prepare special financial reports as needed by collecting, analysing, and summarizing account information and trends.

Experience / Qualifications

A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience

Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands

Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation

Strong organisation, planning and time management skills to achieve results

Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity

Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers.

Manufacturing accounting experience

Inventory accounting and reserves expertise

Strong finance systems and ERP proficiency

Experience with system upgrades, integrations or migrations

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Qualified accountant, ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Sensata Technologies is committed to the provision of training, development, and promotion opportunities.

Please note that all successful candidates must undergo a medical examination which includes a drugs test.

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