Accountant I

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Accountant I to join the Lighting Sector Finelite Team in Union City, CA. The Accountant I is responsible for journal entries, G/L account reconciliations, cash application, sales tax accounts, provide support to the Finance Department to meet internal (Legrand) and external (audit/tax) reporting requirements

What Will You Do?

• Gather, prepare, and enter journal entries, ensuring they are consistent with GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
• Reconciliation and analysis of Balance Sheet Accounts including account reconciliations in CCH Workpaper Manager.
• Responsible for intercompany billing, including confirming intercompany balances at month end.
• Perform Daily Bank reconciliation.
• Assist in tax preparations and filing activities.
• Perform ad-hoc project analysis.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Required Skills

Education:

• Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting or related subject matter combined with experience.

Experience:

• 0-3 years of relevant experience.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Requires strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities. Requires close attention to detail, ability to audit work to identify issues and implement processes to prevent errors.
• Must have demonstrated ability to analyze information and make recommendations on corrective action.
• Strong computer skills, proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, e-mail and meeting management software. Ability to use internet and web based resources efficiently and effectively. Company specific accounting and finance software and systems a plus (Macola, JD Edwards, SAP, BPC).
• Must be able to communicate effectively both in written format and oral presentation and to give and receive detailed/complex and sensitive information, and process that information appropriately. Demonstrated ability to create effective reports, presentations and business correspondence.
• Basis understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles.

About Legrand

Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting.  We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.  LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity.  For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Lighting Sector

Legrand’s Lighting Sector consists of five lighting brands; Pinnacle, Finelite, Focal Point, and OCL which focus on architectural, decorative, and downlighting and Kenall which focuses on lighting for demanding environments.  We employ a talented group of employees that love lighting to design and manufacture high performance, energy efficient LED lighting solutions for applications in commercial, educational, healthcare, as well as challenging environments such as tunnels and correctional facilities.  With an eye toward sustainable design, our focus is on specification-oriented products and solutions that meet the functional needs of spaces while working in harmony with the designer’s vision for those spaces. We work with architects, engineers, and contractors to supply lighting built specifically for their client’s projects.   

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