Sr. Accountant

The Senior Accountant supports the financial reporting efforts of manufacturing accounting for facilities by assisting with month-end close tasks, financial data analysis and reporting, account reconciliation, and trouble-shooting accounting-related issues. This position will require multi-tasking, strong sense of urgency, as well as effective communication. Job Duties And Responsibilities Provide guidance and support in the month-end close process for plant accounting personnel at respective plantsEstablish and nurture relationships with intra-office and plant personnelAssist with month-end close, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliationsTrain and mentor less experienced accountantsReview journal entries prepared by less experienced accountantsReview and analyze plant month-end income statement and balance sheet and investigate unusual or unexpected trends and implement corrective actionAnalyze complex and non-routine transactions and prepare related journal entries requiring significant judgment, accounting estimates, and application of technical accounting guidanceParticipate and assist with the budgeting, forecasting, expense analysis processes and various supporting analysisParticipate in the of expense analysis and forecasting on assigned SG&A cost centers of respective business unitsFulfill inquires and engage in ad-hoc analysis and reporting as needed to support departments within and external to the divisionCoordinate or spearhead various accounting-related projects as assigned by the Sr. ManagerAssist with ad-hoc projects, data analysis requests, and management reporting on multiple levels of managementIdentify and implement opportunities for process improvement within areas of responsibilityThe requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required. , Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting5 to 8 years of experience in an accounting environmentPublic accounting experience is preferredManufacturing experience is preferredExperience with ERP applications a plus, SAP preferredLicense and/or certification - MBA / CPA or further education preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Must be willing to travel 5%-15% (1-3 times per year)Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPointAdvanced organizational and time management skills, including ability to multitask and set priorities for multiple divisionsDriven self-starterDemonstrate exceptional leadership abilities with team player mentalityCollaborate effectively and foster strong teamwork skillsAdvanced analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong communication skills, both verbal and written with various levels of leadershipAbility to work independently on tasks or projects after a brief explanation of the desired resultsAbility and willingness to work with a sense of urgency and within deadlinesAbility to take ownership for assigned projects and see through to completion Maintain confidentiality of informationDemonstrate solid business judgment and decision-making skillsStrong knowledge of US GAAP An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans $85000-$100000/Annually