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Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services,industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB’s research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s success.\nPeople. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today.\nAt KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference - the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.\nAccountant P2\nKSB GIW, Inc.\nDepartment: Finance\nReports to: Assistant Controller, Management Accounting\nLocation: Grovetown, GA, USA\nShift: First\nFLSA Status: Salary Exempt\nOVERVIEW:\nWe are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant professional with experience in controlling to join our Finance team. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and hands-on experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems to manage financial processes efficiently. This role will support financial decision-making by providing accurate financial insights, ensuring compliance, improving financial performance, and implementing of S4HANA.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nAssists in preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports\n\nPerforms cost controlling and variance analysis to monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts\n\nUtilizes SAP (FI/CO modules preferred) for financial transactions, reporting, and data analysis\n\nMonitors cost centers, profit centers, and project costs to ensure accurate financial tracking\n\nAssists with month-end and year-end closing processes\n\nSupports internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and reports\n\nEnsures compliance with IFRS and GAAP, internal policies, and regulatory requirements\n\nSupports budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities in collaboration with finance leadership\n\nCollaborates with cross-functional teams to improve financial visibility and operational efficiency\n\nSupports SAP system improvements, reporting enhancements, and financial data integrity\n\nServes as a technical resource to the accounting staff, sharing knowledge and guidance without formal supervisory responsibilities\n\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field\n\nExperience (required)\n4-6 years of experience in accounting or financial controlling\n\nHands-on experience with SAP (FI/CO modules preferred)/or other ERP system\n\nStrong knowledge of financial reporting, cost accounting, and budgeting\n\nAdvanced Excel skills\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities\n\nExcellent attention to detail and organizational skills\n\nKey competencies include: financial analysis and reporting, cost controlling and variance analysis, SAP/ERP financial systems expertise, budgeting and forecasting, process improvement and internal controls, cross-functional collaboration\n\nExperience (preferred)\nProfessional certification such as CPA, CMA, or ACCA\n\nExperience working in manufacturing, and corporate finance\n\nKnowledge of ERP reporting tools or BI tools (Power BI, BI, etc.)\n\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\nPrimarily desk-type duty\n\nKSB Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.\nThis policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.\nWe value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; Employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their actions. 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