Staff Accountant at Spirax-Sarco Ltd.

Staff Accountant

Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies.

Durex Industries has over 40 years’ expertise in the thermal control business. A trusted custom thermal solutions supplier and engineering design partner for customers across a range of industry sectors, it also offers engineering, manufacturing, testing and laboratory and quality assurance services.

Durex serves businesses in sectors including process industries, life sciences, plastics processing, food and packaging, aerospace, defense, and security. Its innovative bespoke solutions – such as retrofitting heating elements to prevent outdoor beverage dispensers from failing in low temperatures and custom-made circulation heaters to heat fuel in large ship engines.

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role:

As the Staff Accountant, you will join the Finance & Accounting Team and work under the management of the Durex Controller. We are seeking an enthusiastic, responsible, and detail-oriented Staff Accountant who has a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices.

The Staff Accountant will play a critical role in preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, and assisting with day-to-day accounting tasks, and contributing to the overall financial health of the organization. You must be able to work with the highest levels of integrity.

Your Responsibilities:

• Assist in the month-end close and prepare monthly journal entries and schedules.
• Create and maintain account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of financial statements by required deadlines.
• Assist with preparing the month-end intercompany balancing report for corporate reporting and communicating with international units on variances.
• Assist with completing monthly and quarterly indirect (sales and use) tax filings and research with the Tax Team.
• Assist with customer invoicing and account balances.
• Assists with AR invoicing, managing the company’s incoming payments, ensuring timely and accurate collection of money owed.
• Assists with the creation and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.
• Assists in the consolidation of global results utilizing the TM1 reporting system.
• Assists in the yearly audit and tax return preparation.
• Performs various projects and analyses as required.
• Demonstrates, through actions, a commitment to the philosophy of continuous improvement and multi-disciplined problem-solving teams in all aspects of performance.
• Works individually and as a team to develop and maintain cooperative and productive relationships with employees at all levels; conducts team assessments and develops training to ensure capabilities are in place.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area free of excess materials.
• Support of and involvement in company, department, and/or safety policies, procedures, programs and activities.

Our Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field required.
• At least 2+ years of professional experience as a Staff Accountant or experience in a similar role.
• Robust account reconciliation and analysis skills are required.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to data integrity and accuracy.
• Be results focused, self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable to complete assigned tasks.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of accounting software programs.
• Proven work experience communicating clearly and effectively in a professional business environment verbally, electronically, and written with cross-functional teams.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, both now and in the future.

Physical Demands:

• The physical requirements of this position include a variety of activities necessary to perform essential job functions. The employee must have regular visual acuity to operate equipment, use a keyboard, and read information. This includes close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Talking is required occasionally, while hearing is required regularly to ensure effective communication with coworkers.
  The role may frequently involve standing, walking, bending, and twisting, depending on the nature of the tasks.
• Reaching with hands and arms is occasionally required, and climbing, stooping, or kneeling—such as using a ladder to access overhead assembly areas—is rarely necessary.
• The position may also require occasional lifting, pulling, or pushing of items up to 33 pounds, with more frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds and regular handling of items weighing around 10 pounds.
• Fingering, grasping, and feeling are required regularly, involving repetitive hand movements and frequent use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Good hand-eye coordination is essential for performing these tasks effectively.

Pay Rate: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 annually

At Durex Industries, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment.  

Durex Industries is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.