Job Description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As an Accountant at Photon Control Inc., a subsidiary of MKS Instruments, Inc., you will be responsible for supporting the day to day financial operations, including the preparation of financial reports and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. You will assist with compiling and analyzing sales and expense data, as well as investigating and resolving accounting issues to support accurate and effective financial processes. In this hybrid role, you will report to the Accounting Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Execute the comprehensive month-end closing process with precision.

• Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

• PPE, inventory reconciliations, treasury functions and cash forecasting.

• Approval of AP/AR invoices and bank batches entered in the system.

• Create accurate journal entries for adjustments and accruals.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established standards.

• Understanding the full cycle of accounting activities including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all financial files.

• Other tasks as required.

Skills You Bring:

• 3-5 years’ experience as a full cycle accountant.
• CPA or final stages of CPA program or comparable practical work experience.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with multi‑currency transactions.
• Ability to maintain continuity schedules.
• Understanding of internal controls and control environments.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to guide and support junior team members.
• Adaptability and comfort working outside rigid structures, with frequent ad hoc tasks.
• Experience with intercompany transactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience in a related job and working in a hybrid work environment.
• General understanding of accounting practices and principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal, written and listening communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), and Power BI.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time.

• Flexible and willing to work in very fast-paced environment where tasks and priorities may change often.

• Excellent time management skills and commitment to meet deadlines.

Benefits:

• Bonus Percentage Plan

• RRSP Matching Program

• Healthcare Including Medical, Dental and Vision, Life Insurance and AD&D, Medical Travel Insurance

• Global Employee Assistance Program

• Referral Program

• Recognition Awards

• Additional Flex Day Off with Spending Allowance

• Transit Zone 1 Reimbursement

Compensation:

Salary Pay Range: $70,000 - $100,000 per year. This range is a reasonable expectation of pay for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience, education, training, operational and business needs and other considerations

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com

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