Senior Accountant

Job Description

Select’s Senior Accountant applies moderately complex principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports, account reconciliations, and regulatory compliance of a mid-size chemical manufacturing and distribution business. This role involves mentoring junior accounting staff, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and assisting in financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.

• Prepare moderately complex journal entries for entry into the general ledger system on a monthly basis by collecting necessary data, analyzing and/or allocating costs and preparing audit trail support for the journal entries.
• Analyze general ledger accounts for accuracy; analyze accrual accounts to ensure proper accruals and prepare account reconciliations.
• Ensure the propriety of accounting for financial transactions in accordance with GAAP and established policies and ensure internal controls are in place.
• Avoid delays in the monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Assist in the preparation of working papers for the annual audit.
• Work with other accounting, billing and payables staff on various issues, tasks and special projects as assigned.
• Perform data mining and custom ad-hoc reporting tasks using understanding of accounting and reporting systems.
• Aid in internal and external reporting as needed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• 4 to 6 years of related working experience required.
• Accounting skills and knowledge.
• Knowledge in GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel and accounting software packages.
• Analytical thinking skills. Problem-solving.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Leadership skills.
• Work well under pressure.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Top Tier Benefits include Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans, Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays, Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with Company match, Referral bonus with no cap on amount of referrals, Paid Training.

Physical Demands and Exposures

This position works inside a climate-controlled environment. The Company will supply adequate training and equipment to perform the functions of the job. Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm. Involves sitting at a desk for extended periods of time. Needs high degree of concentration in a busy area. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Select Values and Guiding Principles

• Working Safe
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Excellence
• Respect