POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
The basic function of this position is to assist the Accounting Manager with general ledger accounting, tax management and financial reporting. The senior accountant will maintain integrity of the general ledger system by ensuring all journal entries are posted in a timely manner, assist with audits, prepare annual tax schedules, reconciliations of general ledger and bank accounts. This position emphasizes strong accounting fundamentals, process improvement initiatives, and collaborative support in a dynamic environment.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Participate actively in the month-end closing process.
- Reconciliation of various general ledger accounts to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
- Prepare various monthly accounting schedules and journal entries, lease entries, prepaid amortization entries, depreciation expense, license accruals, property tax accruals, etc.
- Apply GAAP knowledge, particularly ASC 842 Lease Accounting.
- Review and take initiative in improving accounting processes.
- Prepare daily bank reconciliations for multiple bank accounts, including accounts in various currencies
- Prepare annual property renditions and government surveys.
- Maintain tax-related schedules and support tax filing requirements for state and federal tax returns
- Support audit and preparation of financial statements as well as coordinating and providing timely responses to audit requests.
- Work with Operations Controller on cost accounting issues and processes.
- Preparation of P&L and BS variance analysis of actual vs. budget and current month vs. prior periods.
- Ad Hoc projects as needed.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- ERP System Experience: With full-cycle implementation experience.
- Public Accounting: A minimum of 2 years of public accounting experience is preferred.
- Process Improvement: Proactive in identifying and implementing process improvements.
- Interpersonal Skills: A positive, problem-solving attitude and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Reconciliation Expertise: Strong knowledge of bank and cash reconciliations, including experience reconciling accounts in multiple currencies and other Balance Sheet account reconciliations
- Tax and Audit Support: Experience with tax filings, maintaining tax schedules, and serving as an audit liaison.
- Intercompany Experience: A solid understanding of intercompany reconciliation and elimination processes is required.
- Must have attention to detail with a focus on the quality and accuracy of deliverables.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills required.
- Creative, self-disciplined, and capable of identifying and completing critical tasks with a sense of urgency.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.
- Creative, self-disciplined, and capable of identifying and completing critical tasks independently and with a sense of urgency.
- Must be able to handle confidential information responsibly.
- Experience with ERP.
- Detail-oriented, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently.
- Team player with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to tasks.
- Manufacturing experience is a plus.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Degree in Accounting / Finance.
- 3-5 years of experience in industry or public accounting.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office and manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Moderate walking and climbing.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit, and stoop.
- Regular, predictable attendance is required.
