Senior Accountant

About the role

The Senior Accountant role within the Accounting organization at Sensata is responsible for a variety of accounting activities including preparation of monthly accounting records, related reporting, analytical activities, and initiatives. Day-to-day work involves preparing journal entries, performing balance sheet reconciliations, supporting month-end and year-end close, analyzing financial status, and preparing financial statements and supplemental schedules. The position is based in Pune, India.

What you’ll do

• Prepare and enter journal entries
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations
• Follow the company's chart of accounts
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Analyze current financial status, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports
• Recommend financial actions by analyzing 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

What you’ll bring

• A university degree (Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, and presentation)
• Strong organization, planning, and time management skills
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards

Skills

Education

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