Sr. Accountant

About the role

The Senior Accountant is responsible for executing all processes related to monthly accounting close and financial reporting. This includes the preparation of account reconciliations and monthly close journal entries, and ensuring all transactions are recorded in the general ledger based on US GAAP.

Core Values

• Client Oriented – Focus on developing long-term relationships, products, and services that meet client needs.
• Open – Communicate honestly and transparently about capabilities, challenges, and solutions.
• Nimble – Think critically, respond quickly, and adapt effectively to changing priorities and situations.
• Necessary – Recognize that every role contributes to organizational success and take ownership of outcomes.
• Engineering Mindset – Approach challenges by developing practical, thoughtful solutions regardless of role.
• Continuous Improvement – Actively seek opportunities to improve processes, performance, and personal development.
• Teamwork – Collaborate effectively with coworkers, leadership, vendors, and clients to achieve shared goals.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate financial statements, reports, and variance analyses for a $50M revenue manufacturing company.
• General Ledger: Maintain, reconcile, and manage the general ledger and sub-ledgers, ensuring the financials are properly supported.
• Month/Year-End Close: Support timely closing processes.
• Audits: Coordinate with external auditors, prepare documentation, and resolve findings.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in budget preparation, monitoring, and cash flow management.
• Process Improvement: Develop and implement accounting policies, systems, and controls.
• AP/AR: Support accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Staff Support: Train, mentor, and review work of junior staff.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a senior or accounting supervisor, with 3+ years in accounting.
• Strong GAAP knowledge.
• Experience with general ledger functions, ERP/MRP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
• Accuracy, attention to detail, analytical skills, problem-solving, communication, and leadership.

Key Competencies

• Customer/Client Focus
• Accountability and Ownership
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Adaptability and Agility
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Integrity and Transparency
• Solution-Oriented Thinking

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

Physical Demands

• Stand under 1/3 of the time.
• Walk under 1/3 of the time.
• Required to sit for long periods of time.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Reach with hands and arms 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Talk or hear 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Lift up to 20 pounds under 1/3 of the time.

The above physical demands include duties such as sitting at a workstation using a PC, making and receiving phone inquiries, packing files, and moving within the company to communicate with other departments.

Work Environment

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment and may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
• Moderate noise (e.g., business offices with computers and printers, light traffic, and visits to the factory).
• Some travel (1-3%) to various training courses may be required during the year.