Sr. Accountant

Summary of Functions

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the Accounting Manager in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely completion of month-end close activities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepaid Account Management
• Maintain ownership of prepaid accounts, including monthly reconciliations and amortization schedules
• Prepare and post reclassification entries, including OPEX, CAPEX, vendor credits, and true-up adjustments
• Review aging items and partner with stakeholders to resolve outstanding balances
• Perform monthly fluctuation analysis and provide supporting explanations for account activity
• Expense and Credit Card Accounting
• Manage end-to-end accounting for corporate credit cards and employee expense reimbursements
• Prepare credit card and non-credit card expense accruals
• Administer the company expense management system, including user maintenance, GL mapping, payment processing, reporting, and issue resolution
• Ensure compliance with company policies and timely resolution of discrepancies
• RGNI (Received Goods Not Invoiced) Account Management
• Serve as co-owner of the monthly RGNI reconciliation process
• Partner with Accounts Payable and Procurement teams to investigate and resolve outstanding items
• Prepare required journal entries and account adjustments
• Track and report monthly metrics related to account aging and resolution progress
• General Ledger Accounting and Reconciliations
• Prepare and complete assigned balance sheet account reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items and account variances on a timely basis
• Maintain ownership and accountability for assigned general ledger accounts
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures
• Month-End Close and Intercompany Accounting
• Prepare, review, and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and other month-end adjustments
• Perform monthly operating expense fluctuation analysis and investigate significant variances
• Complete intercompany reconciliations and coordinate confirmations with affiliated entities
• Prepare and maintain intercompany schedules and supporting documentation
• Support timely and accurate completion of the monthly financial close process
• Financial Reporting and Audit Support
• Prepare and upload assigned Cognos reporting packages in accordance with reporting deadlines
• Support financial reporting and consolidation activities
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Respond to auditor requests and assist with year-end audit requirements
• Sales Tax/Use Tax
• Strong working knowledge of multi-state sales and use tax regulations, with the ability to apply relevant rules accurately and consistently
• Collaborate effectively with Sales Operations, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, and Accounts Payable to ensure proper tax treatment of all customer invoices and vendor transactions
• Able to identify taxable purchases and record accurate use tax accruals during month-end close
• Accounts Payable Backup and Process Improvement
• Serve as backup support for Accounts Payable functions during team member absences
• Participate in process improvement, automation, and system enhancement initiatives, including ERP testing and implementation activities
• Other Duties
• Assist with the organization’s forecasting and budgeting processes
• Mentor and support junior team members by offering guidance, reviewing work as needed, and promoting best practices in accounting operations
• Maintain accounting-related forms, policies, and supporting documentation as needed
• Perform other accounting duties and special projects as assigned

Experience and/or Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in general ledger accounting, accounts payable, or corporate accounting
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) experience preferred
• Supervisory experience a plus
• Demonstrated expertise in account reconciliations and discrepancy resolution
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
• Experience supporting process improvement, automation, or system implementation projects is preferred
• Able to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with employees at all organizational levels
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Able to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines

Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time; jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met

Salary Range

$90,000 - $103,000