SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

About the role

The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Controller and team to support the company by performing month-end close, reconciliations and providing insight on various accounting / financial matters. Uses independent judgement and exercises discretion in executing their duties. This position requires a high degree of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and reconciliations and closing books monthly.
• Perform analysis and lend insight on ad hoc projects as determined by the Controller, which will include key contact for Lease accounting, Sales & Use tax prep and filing, FP&A, financial reporting related projects, resolution of accounting issues, process improvements, tax schedules, sales by state, and others.
• Collaborate with other key members of the organization.
• Aid in updating and implementing company policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to efficiently provide fiduciary leadership and promote a strong internal controls environment.
• Support and improve business processes and accounting systems by working directly with company systems and other departments to ensure the accuracy, usefulness and timeliness of financial statements provided to management.
• Aid in the compliance with Sarbanes/Oxley. This includes, but is not limited to, active participation in control matrix and process narrative updates; ensuring that accounting policies and procedures are adhered to; and assistance in the ongoing development and implementation of new controls, policies and procedures.
• Aid in the preparation of interpretive analysis of business performance to be used by management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting and experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Staff/General Ledger.
• 1 year of leadership in end of month close; Accountant, Accounting Supervisor/Accounting Manager, in a manufacturing environment.
• ERP experience preferred.
• AI and Power BI (preferred)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented
• X Ability to partner effectively with internal business clients in budgeting, forecasting and decision support
• Advanced Excel, Microsoft Office, and PDF.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of accounting practices and principles, financial statements and financial analysis methods and tools
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with other employees across various levels of the organization