Senior Accountant
KiddeFenwal · Ashland, MA · 5 days ago
Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Manage general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Assist in the month-end and year-end close processes, including posting monthly journal entries and preparing account reconciliations for:
- Balance sheet reconciliations, including: Other Receivables, Prepaid Expenses, Fixed Assets/Depreciation/CIP, Amortization, Accrued Liabilities, Payroll Liabilities (including 401k, HSA, FSA, Employee Voluntary Benefits)
- Responsible for the accurate booking of monthly accruals, including: Freight, Warranty, Property Tax, Commissions/Bonus, Payroll Accruals
- Manage global accounting operations and financial reporting consolidation, including:
- Lead, coordinate and execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for global entities.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial spend analyses.
- Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure timely completion of all close deliverables.
- Career with regional finance teams to ensure consistent accounting policies and practices.
- Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations and intercompany reconciliation processes.
- Support accounting operations across multiple international subsidiaries and legal entities.
- Review and approve daily bank reconciliations of four bank accounts.
- Manage fixed asset and CIP schedules.
- Support external audits by preparing schedules, providing necessary documentation and coordinating with team members for timely supporting requests.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain the Travel Expense Reimbursement system, acting as program administrator, and assist with employee onboarding and audits.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles
- Experience with ERP systems, JD Edwards (JDE) is highly preferred
- Highly proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Demonstrates ownership, a positive mindset, and a commitment to process improvement
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications