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We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.

About this opportunity:

Improve month-end close process, including loading payroll, reconciling balance sheet accounts, running reports, completing checks, and supporting the overall team.

How you will contribute:

• Participate in month-end close & reporting including preparation of accruals, journal entries, and account reconciliations

• Correspond with the HR and Payroll teams for payroll accounting related activities

• Perform transaction analysis when required

• Work with internal stakeholders to resolve issues and improve processes.

• Work with management team and internal stakeholders to improve AR workflow and other initiatives

• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and Corporate Policies

What we are looking for in you:

• Attention to detail: Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project and manages multiple priorities at a time in a fast-paced environment

• Collaboration: Ability to work with cross-functional teams throughout the business

• Analytical Skills: Able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it; exhibits a probing mind and achieves penetrating insights

• Problem Solving: Provides practical solutions to problems, participates in and leads Kaizen events

• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly across multiple channels of communication (verbal, email, PowerPoint presentations).

• Pace: Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

What you should have:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

• 1 – 3 years of accounting experience

• Strong understanding of US GAAP

• Intermediate Technical Skills (Excel, PPT, Power BI, One Stream, Oracle)

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

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Acuity Brands will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

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The range for this position is $64,300.00 to $115,700.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location.