Senior Accountant
JPW Industries · La Vergne, TN · 2 mo ago
FinanceFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Own the end to end fixed asset and capital expenditure accounting process, including CapEx requests, capitalization, depreciation, and construction in progress.
- Monitor capital spending against approved budgets and investigate variances.
- Manage accounting for intangible assets and goodwill in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including amortization schedules and reconciliations.
- Support goodwill impairment assessments through data preparation, analysis, and coordination with external valuation specialists.
- Own the sales tax exemption certificate process and serve as the primary point of contact for external sales tax service providers.
- Cook up sales tax audits, including documentation and auditor inquiries.
- Manage intercompany accounting across global entities, including operational entities in Asia and non operational entities in Europe and Bermuda.
- Ensure accurate intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliations.
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial reporting required under debt agreements, including covenant calculations and compliance support.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and external auditors to ensure timely and accurate debt related reporting.
- Prepare and review month end financial reports and support the monthly and year end close process.
- Lead and support ad hoc projects, system implementations, process improvements, and special analyses as business needs evolve.
Requirements
- Expertise. Judgement. Accountability.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university required, with a master’s degree in Accounting a plus.
- CPA certification preferred but not required.
Experience
- Minimum 4 years’ experience, Big Four/regional public accounting experience is considered a plus but not required.
- Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and accounting tools to support data analysis and reporting.
- High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
- Ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in environments where processes may be evolving or not fully documented.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay + Annual Bonuses
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, telehealth, and more from Day 1
- Retirement Plans & Employer Contributions
- Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
- Career Development & Learning Opportunities
- Team Member Appreciation Events
About the Role
We are redefining excellence in industrial tools and machinery. With industry shaping brands like Jet, Powermatic, Wilton, Edwards, Baileigh and Axiom, we lead the way in delivering high quality solutions to professionals worldwide. Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our products and industry.