Sr, GL Accountant

About the role

This position will provide financial accounting, reporting and analysis support to the corporate division as well as all other divisions within the company.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monthly financial statement close (various journal entries; account reconciliations; monthly close coordination)
• Create/post adjusting journal entries and G/L account reconciliations in accordance with established reporting standards and GAAP requirements
• Assist in preparing quarterly consolidation / reporting packages for parent company
• Assist in preparing quarterly audit schedules for quarterly review and year-end external audit
• Responsible for fluctuation analysis on monthly / quarterly basis, works with personnel in various departments to identify and explain variances
• Provide written and verbal summaries of analytical research to departments and management as required
• Respond to questions from internal departments and external auditors
• Develop and maintain effective, professional and respectful working relationships
• Assist in preparing schedules for allocating budget and actual expenses (pension, insurance, etc.)
• Responsible for multiple ledger account reconciliations and resolution of reconciliation issues — including identifying new issues that arise
• Participate in a wide variety of projects
• Show up on time and be ready to work regularly scheduled hours

Requirements

• Minimum of 2–5 years related experience (preferably in a publicly held company)
• 2–5 years progressive experience in financial / general ledger accounting and reporting
• Strong cost and inventory accounting experience
• Prior public accounting experience preferred
• Knowledge of current Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of Progress/MXP/HP5000 and Hyperion Essbase software a plus
• A track record of making procedural and efficiency improvements
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and ability to work comfortably with other programs in Microsoft Office
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent collaborative skills to work closely with other departments as well as external auditors
• Solid organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines
• Customer focus and a positive, can-do attitude
• Enthusiasm and a drive to learn the business and grow with the company
• Attention to detail
• Strong research and analytical skills in researching account reconciliation differences
• Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to understand the impact of operations on financial results

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• CPA or CPA Candidate