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POSITION SUMMARY
A Senior Accountant performs on-going projects and financial analysis to support various areas of the company. Responsible for presenting results of financial analysis, implements new and improved processes across functional areas, forecasting and projections, and participates and supports month-end and year-end close activities.
Department: Finance
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Status: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Senior Accountant Level I Salary Range: $74,152 - 88,892/year
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
COMPETENCIES:
Customer Focus - Knows who internal customers are. Identifies opportunities that benefit the customer (internal and external). Establishes and maintains effective relationships. Delivers products that meet customer expectations.
Results Oriented - Works as a productive and cooperative member of a cohesive group. Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. Pushes self and helps others achieve results. Solution vs. problem oriented. Demonstrates ability to adjust when obstacles arise.
Communicates Effectively - Communicates proactively and with purpose and professionally, in a concise and straightforward manner. Attentively listens to others. Communicates to those involved, especially if agreements cannot be kept.
Accountability - Takes personal responsibility for decisions, behaviors, actions and failures, and commits to necessary corrective action. Able to admit limitations of knowledge, yet demonstrate a willingness to do what is needed to improve. Proactively seeks feedback without being defensive. Does what is right because it is the right thing to do. Leaves personal circumstances outside of work in order to remain engaged in the task at hand. Maintains a positive attitude despite adversity.
Reliability - Demonstrates reliable and predictable attendance and punctuality.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance; and three to four years public accounting related experience or five to six years private industry related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Manufacturing experience is a plus. CPA preferred.
Computer Skills: Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (emphasis on Word,Excel & Outlook) and FRx or similar programs. Ability to learn new software applications as needed. Knowledge of Accounting software - Syspro; Database software - Taylor Database. Ability to be trained in finance software.
Full Time
Durable Manufacturing
$87k-107k (estimate)
06/05/2024
07/18/2024
ceotaylorguitars.com
El Cajon, CA
<25
Durable Manufacturing
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