Sr. Accounting Analyst

Job Title: Sr. Accounting Analyst – Operations & Sub-Ledger Control Location(s): Lisle, IL & Allen, TX Company Overview Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.   Job Overview The Senior Accounting Analyst (Operations & Sub-Ledgers) is responsible for the technical accuracy, integrity, and control of the high-volume operational accounting engines within the finance organization. This role requires a strong operational accounting foundation, a proactive and analytical mindset, and the ability to understand how operational workflows—including Treasury, Payroll, Fixed Assets, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Order-to-Cash (O2C)—impact the General Ledger and Balance Sheet. The ideal candidate brings a “detective” mindset to identifying and resolving accounting discrepancies, reconciliation breaks, and operational process gaps before they become financial reporting issues. The role requires strong collaboration across Shared Services, HR, Treasury, Tax, Procurement, Business Controllers, FP&A, and Operations teams to ensure operational accounting activities are executed accurately, controlled effectively, and supported by strong reconciliations and documentation. This is an ideal role for a professional seeking to deepen expertise in Finance Operations and Operational Accounting within a complex multinational environment, while building toward future Operational Controllership responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Sub-Ledger Ecosystem Ownership Independently manage and oversee operational accounting activities across Treasury, Payroll, Fixed Assets, and other assigned subledger areas Ensure operational subledgers reconcile accurately and completely to the General Ledger Maintain strong ownership of reconciliation quality, aging management, and operational accounting accuracy across assigned processes Treasury, Payroll & Fixed Asset Accounting Support and oversee accounting activities related to: Treasury and cash operations Payroll and compensation accounting Fixed assets and capital accounting Ensure journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules are completed accurately and timely Partner with operational stakeholders to investigate discrepancies and improve accounting execution and process reliability P2P & O2C Operational Oversight Provide operational accounting oversight across Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash workflows Monitor GR/IR accounts, unapplied cash, aging AP/AR balances, and clearing accounts to identify operational accounting risks and reconciliation issues Partner with Shared Services and operational teams to investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and process breakdowns Intercompany Governance Support and coordinate intercompany accounting, reconciliations, settlements, and reporting activities Lead resolution of intercompany imbalances by coordinating with domestic and international counterparts Ensure operational intercompany processes support timely and accurate reporting and eliminations Tax & Compliance Support Review and manage tax-related balance sheet accounts Support Tax teams with reconciliations, reporting support, account analysis, and audit inquiries Ensure operational accounting activities comply with company accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards Operational Controls & Continuous Improvement Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of controls across operational accounting processes and subledgers Identify operational risks, reconciliation weaknesses, process inefficiencies, and control gaps Drive process improvements, automation opportunities, and standardization initiatives to improve accounting accuracy and reduce manual effort Support finance transformation and systems enhancement initiatives across Finance Operations Qualifications & Experience Experience 5+ years of progressive operational accounting experience within a large corporate or multinational environment Strong experience supporting high-volume accounting processes and subledger accounting activities Education Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance CPA or CPA-track preferred Technical Skills Strong understanding of: Operational accounting processes Subledger-to-General Ledger integration Balance sheet reconciliations and controls IFRS Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities SAP or similar ERP experience required Experience with Blackline, Power BI, Alteryx, or Power Automate is a plus Professional Capabilities Strong ownership mindset and accountability Exceptional attention to detail and reconciliation accuracy Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Ability to independently identify issues, investigate root causes, and drive resolution Effective cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines within a fast-paced environment Continuous improvement mindset with focus on operational excellence and automation About KONE At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We hire individuals wh