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Staff Accountant

Smiths Group smiths.com Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Hybrid Edgewood Full-time Senior Accounting

At a glance

Senior Accounting role at Smiths Group. Edgewood · full-time · $62,700–$103,510 OTE.

On-target earningsStated by Smiths Group
$62,700 – $103,510
On-target earnings for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting. Base plus commission; the split is in the posting.
RoleAccounting
SenioritySenior
LocationEdgewood
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
OTE$62,700–$103,510
PostedAug 6, 2026 · 2mo ago
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Reconcile and review your assigned general ledger accounts each month, investigating balances and activity
  • Direct subsidiary accounting and reporting, keeping the work aligned with company policy and GAAP
  • Post journal entries and month-end adjustments, coordinating with Financial Services during the fiscal month
  • Help manage cash, review account activity and prepare treasury reports
  • Assist with internal and external audits while maintaining general ledger control records

What you bring

  • A bachelor's degree in accounting is required
  • Three to five years of relevant experience
  • You have ERP experience; SAP is preferred, and you can use Excel, Microsoft Office and QuickBooks
  • You bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, deadline discipline and clear communication across organizational levels

Who this fits

This senior accounting role suits someone ready to lead subsidiary reporting alongside hands-on ledger and treasury work. It is based in Edgewood with a hybrid arrangement.

From the employer

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defense, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centers, with a global network of 3,500 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Essential functions—essential functions, including how an individual is to perform them and the frequency with which the tasks are performed; the tasks must be part of the job function and truly necessary or required to perform the job.

Job duties to include but are not limited to;

  • Responsibility for maintaining, reconciling, and analyzing assigned general ledger accounts monthly.
  • Lead the financial reporting and accounting activities of subsidiary companies, ensuring compliance with corporate accounting policies and GAAP requirements.
  • Processing of journal entries and adjustments in relation to accounts included above, which will also require working with the Financial Services Department throughout the fiscal month.
  • Support treasury functions including cash management, account analysis, and related reporting functions.
  • Support internal and external audit processes to ensure compliance with policy and procedures
  • Supporting internal controls framework and maintaining internal control documentation in relation to the general ledger

Education and Experience

Education Requirements

Required/Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required

Years of Experience: 3-5 years

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • ERP experience, SAP Preferred
  • Intermediate or above User of Excel and Microsoft Office programs
  • Quickbooks
  • Strong analytical skills, motivated, able to meet required deadlines, and detail-oriented
  • The ability to communicate across all levels of the organization

We offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

The total compensation for this position ranges from $62,700 - $103,510 /yr (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, & abilities of the applicant and the alignment with the internal team & market data). This role offers a competitive Business Profit Plan. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental & vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; and other benefits. For details, please visit the Rewards & Benefits tab on our main careers page at Careers | Smiths Detection.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity PostersIf you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email hr-1@smiths-detection.com.

If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail stat@smiths.comor call toll-free 877-703-1029. This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. Smiths Detection, Inc. participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment based solely on their skills, experience, and ability to perform the job. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We value professionalism, integrity, and respect in our workplace, and we strive to maintain an environment where every employee can contribute effectively to our mission.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website.