Sr. Accountant

About the role

The Sr. Accountant will support the Finance function by developing and enhancing timely, accurate, and actionable reporting and analysis, while ensuring compliance with GAAP. This role entails more technical aspects of the Accounting and Controlling functions of the company. The position requires previous accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or manufacturing environment, as well as strong attention to detail and strong organizational skills. The Sr. Accountant will work independently and in a team environment, collaborating with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of internal control policy and procedure documentation, as well as process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain an accurate vendor master database in Oracle EBS, including adding new vendors and confirming bank payment instructions.
• Assist the Controller and Assistant Controller in development of monthly results and account analysis.
• Assist in monthly financial statement close process.
• Utilize financial reporting applications, including Oracle EBS and related tools for financial reporting (GLWand, Hyperion).
• Enter and update records in Sage database for assets placed in service and depreciation projections.
• Assist in data gathering, analysis, and respond to audit requests and inquiries.
• Responsibilities in sales tax reporting compliance working in conjunction with the Manager, Tax.
• Engage in and actively volunteer for continuous improvement projects and tasks.
• Participate in and sustain 5S Standards.
• Follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required; Master's preferred. 3–5 years practical experience in either an operating/product-driven company, public accounting company, or a mix required. CPA preferred but not required.

• Provide support to other team members within the Finance function as needed.
• Maintain a high level of customer service and personal integrity.
• Ability to effectively interact directly with senior management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, especially Excel.
• Operation in an ERP environment required, with specific experience with Oracle EBS strongly preferred.
• Ability to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form; communicate complex financial information to executives and other team members.
• Results-driven personality with ability to work diplomatically across all levels of the organization.
• Good time management skills to complete assigned accounting tasks accurately and on schedule while supporting the team's daily operations.
• Defines success based on problems solved and improvements made.
• Hands-on with willingness to dig into detail to understand root causes and solve problems.
• Professional and courteous in internal and external communications.

Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer using a keyboard and mouse performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to open file cabinets, reach with hands and arms, bend, twist, lift, and move files.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. Security Mandates.