What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Palm Bay International?
Senior Accountant
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Palm Bay International, a dynamic family-owned company, offers one of the nation’s most comprehensive portfolios of imported wines and spirits, including over 50 suppliers from around the globe. Among Palm Bay’s most valued assets is its remarkable network of long-term partnerships with the foremost wholesale companies in all 50 states, as well as the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America. With the crucial collaboration of these partners, Palm Bay’s portfolio is able to meet the needs of every level of the industry, from independent restaurants and retail stores, to chain accounts, supermarkets, hotels, airlines, cruise ships, duty-free accounts and U.S. military bases. This impressive roster of brands, accounts, and relationships positions Palm Bay as a major source of fine wines and spirits and an industry leader in the U.S. marketplace. For more visit: www.palmbay.com.
Location: Port Washington, NY (Hybrid – 3 Days in Office)
Position Overview: Reporting to our VP of Finance, we are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
- Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
- Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
- Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
- Recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue
- Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
- Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
- Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
- Provide input into department’s goal setting process
- Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
- Assist with tax audits and tax returns
- Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
- Support month-end and year-end close process
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Liaise with finance colleagues, VP of Finance and CFO to improve financial procedures
- Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and alert the CFO if necessary
- Coordinate semi-annual audits and assist the CFO in running audits
- Reconcile accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree required in Accounting, Finance or relevant field; MBA/CPA a plus
- 8 years of experience in accounting
- Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
- In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Awareness of business trends
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
- Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like ERP system, QuickBooks & T&E systems
- Advanced MS Excel skills including Formulas, V-lookup and pivot tables
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
- Strong communication, both written and verbal
- Superior organizational skills, detail oriented, must be able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and in a dynamic, high energy, team-oriented atmosphere.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft office
- Industry knowledge a plus
Benefits Overview:
Palm Bay International offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), paid vacation, personal time off and 11 paid company holidays.
Palm Bay International is an equal opportunity employer.
