Senior Accountant

About the role

The Senior Accountant is an exempt position that reports to the Assistant Controller and the Chief Financial Officer. Primary responsibilities include item setup, BOM review and various accounting tasks such as preparing journal entries, reconciling GL accounts, and special projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, verify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare supporting documents for monthly financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Post journal entries and approve electronic transfers and payments.
• Review sales tax returns and submit online payment; ensure timely and accurate tax payments.
• Prepare sales commission payments and reconcile payroll benefit deductions.
• Prepare VAT tax returns for France and Netherlands.
• Review and update BOM for annual builds of electronic units.
• Roll costs for BOMs and review item costs, list prices, contract pricing, labor, and overhead allocations.
• Maintain items information, including pricing setup for new items, standard cost updates, cost rolls and variance analysis.
• Review account and inventory reconciliations for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare and review audit work papers for external auditors.
• Identify and recommend business and financial process enhancements for senior management.
• Support ERP system maintenance related to accounting and inventory modules.
• Mentor and provide guidance to Staff Accountants.
• Conduct various projects as assigned.
• Physical requirements: largely sedentary role with occasional filing; ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, bend or stand as necessary; move about inside the office to access file cabinets and office machinery; constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (calculator, copy machine, printer); frequently communicate with vendors regarding payment confirmation and exchange accurate information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 5+ years of professional accounting experience.

Skills

• Ability to apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to adapt to new and different computer programs and software for efficient data gathering and analysis.
• Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to analyze and reconcile complex accounts and reserves.
• Preferred: professional accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $74,200.00 to $117,200.00 per year. Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and other factors in accordance with applicable laws.