Senior Accountant

Woodstream has a rich history of over 150 years, and we are an essential, life sustaining business.  We provide pest & animal control products that destroy disease carrying insects & rodents.

We have an immediate opportunity for a Senior Accountant in Lancaster, PA

Benefits of Working for Woodstream:

• Competitive benefits package including:
• Bonus Program
• 401k with Company Match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Effective on First Day of Employment
• Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Paid Basic Life & Disability Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance Options
• ID Theft & Legal Assistance Plan Options
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Stable, growing working environment with a history of 150 years of doing business.
• Opportunity to advance within the company.

Overview of the Role:

• This position supports the accounting department for the timely and accurate preparation of the monthly and quarterly financial results and reporting in accordance with accounting guidelines. 
• Performs account reconciliations and general ledger analysis upon completion of month-end close tasks to confirm accuracy in accordance with US GAAP.
• Assist in the year-end audit with the external auditors and third-party tax preparers, by reviewing and providing information and support.
• Document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls including identifying opportunities for process improvements.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of the consolidated results in accordance with US GAAP, utilizing the company’s current CRM software (OneStream).
• Contribute in monthly financial close with a strong focus on the following

• Intercompany eliminations management and tracking, ensuring accurate accounting and financial reporting.
• Manage sales tax accounting, registration, business licenses and other registrations through the Avalara License Management software, identifying areas of improvement.
• Manage tax payments to federal and state taxing authorities on a timely basis and identifying areas for improvement.
• Bank reconciliations, prepaid regulatory, prepaid expenses journal entries and accruals, accrued federal, state, and local taxes and related tax expense.
• Manage the information quarterly and yearly information sent to our third-party tax preparer for the tax provision.
• Manage the information required for the yearly insurance renewal, working directly with internal departments and Company’s third-party insurer.

• Perform monthly reconciliation of account reconciliations and analysis as assigned, identifying potential issues, and following up with resolutions or corrective action.
• Prepare insurance information required for the yearly insurance renewal and coverage requirements, including working with cost accounting for requested information and timely preparation.

• Identify opportunities for improvement footnote support and documentation.
• Prepare information for the annual budget for the insurance.

• Recommend, design, and assist with implementing any department controls and procedures that increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist in the annual budget process as needed. (prepaid regulatory, prepaid expenses federal, state foreign tax accruals and related expenses).
• Protects the company’s value by keeping all information confidential.
• Regular attendance is required to maintain functions of the job.

Successful Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred and 3+ years of accounting work experience. Bachelor’s degree in Finance will be considered with requisite accounting work experience.
• Excellent PC & system skills.
• Experience in public accounting a plus.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and finance concepts.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with accounting software and MS Excel and Word..
• Strong intuitive, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Results oriented
• Flexible team player
• Capable of managing multiple projects
• Ability to interpret and bring meaning to data reviewed
• Provide recommendations and opportunities

Woodstream Fun Facts!

• We are the #1 EAC (Electronic Animal Containment/fencing) company in North America, 10X the #2 company and these products protect our food supply.
• We are the ONLY Pest & Animal Control company with a significant ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Program.
• Over 40% of our directors and above are woman.
• 57% of the Executive Team (meaning VP and above) are female, black, Hispanic or Asian/Islander.