Senior Accountant at Axon | JobProMax

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At Axon, were on a mission to Protect Life. Were explorers, pursuing societys most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, youll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated professional support the Finance team in Europe. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in revenue and will be required perform a variety of tasks as part of the Month-end close process, playing a critical role in stabilizing the function while supporting the global consolidation and financial reporting process.

Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Reports To: Financial Controller, EMEA

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting:

Perform the monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger and financial statement closing activities in accordance with US GAAP and HGB
Support standard cost accounting process incl. accounting and analysis of typical variances, e.g. on material, labour, overheads
Coordinate and support income tax returns, file VAT returns, execute transfer pricing policy according to global guidance
Conduct actual vs. budget analysis, prepare flux and month end commentary, cash planning and working capital management
Generate and post accounts receivable invoices in accordance with revenue recognition under ASC606/IFRS 15
Collaborate cross-functionally with international team, e.g. sales, corporate accounting, and tax
Support intercompany accounting and settlement process according to global guidance
Be key contact for tax auditors, tax advisors and internal/external auditors on relevant topics

Project and Controls:

Support post-merger integration of Axon subsidiaries; support harmonization of ERP-systems, chart of accounts, processes, and tools
Participate in (sub-)projects or lead sub-projects to optimize the accounting activities and the implementation of internal (SOX) controls
Perform and document month end close controls, e.g. around balance sheet reconciliation and manual journal entries
Develop into functional expert in Accounting on ERP (NetSuite/Salesforce) related topics

Who You Are:

Successfully completed studies in Business Administration or a successfully completed Finance-related professional education
Minimum 5 years of experience in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements according to US GAAP and HGB
Experience in post-merger integration, entity restructuring and ERP-projects (Microsoft D365 and NetSuite) is a strong plus
Experience with multiple deliverable contracts and accounting according to international revenue recognition guidelines
Business fluent written and spoken English and German language skills; other languages are advantageous
Ability to constructively deal with conflicts and ambiguity to work in a cross-functional and dynamic environment
Experience in internal controls and process optimization

Dont meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If youre excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

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Axons mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axons impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. Were committed to hiring the best talent regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

Senior Accountant

Axon

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