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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world famous brand with offices across the globe. Within Fender Musical Instruments Corporation's ("FMIC") Accounting team, we thrive on complexity, enjoy solving problems and have direct impact on a global heritage brand.

An American icon, Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence extending beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument, it's a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

We are searching for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Phoenix, AZ. The role is primarily focused on general ledger accounting related responsibilities.  The ideal candidate is inquisitive in nature, results oriented, organized, adaptable, and possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Essential Functions: 

• Prepare monthly close journal entries and account reconciliations for Fender Digital
• Review monthly close journal entries and account reconciliations for warranty & sales return reserves, fixed assets, and royalties 
• Provide guidance and mentorship to staff accountants
• Lead and participate in ad hoc accounting projects 
• Identify and implement process automation opportunities to improve efficiency within the accounting close cycle
• Partner with cross-functional teams to research and resolve accounting issues and inquiries
• Contribute to annual financial audit by providing support to external auditors
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Experience working in a multi-national organization transacting in multiple currencies
• Experience using HFM and SAP is a plus
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Advanced Excel skills - ability to proficiently and expediently sort, navigate and analyze data
• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting is required
• CPA license is preferred

About Fender Musical Instruments:

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world's leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender, Squier, Presonus, Gretsch, Jackson, EVH, Charvel, Bigsby, and Groove Tubes, among others. For more information, visitwww.fender.com. FMIC offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and an equipment purchase program to help you get the band back together. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans' status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

Fender is required by law in certain jurisdictions to include a pay scale in the job posting for this position.  "Pay scale" means the salary or hourly wage range that Fender reasonably expects to pay for this position; it is neither a promise nor a guarantee of the compensation that the successful candidate will receive.  The pay scale for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that Fender considers in making compensation decisions, including, without limitation: skill set, experience, and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.  If this is a remote position, the pay scale disclosed herein may be adjusted further based upon the applicable geographic differential associated with the location from which the successful candidate will work.  Please note that it is not typical for a Fender employee to be at or near the top of the pay scale for their role - especially as a new hire - and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  Subject to the foregoing, the current pay scale for this position is $90,000.00 - $100,000.00