Senior Accountant

Job Overview

The Senior Accountant participates in the month-end close process and reconciles various balance sheet accounts. In addition, this person will assist with the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable staff including, but limited to, reviewing classification and coding of invoices, assistance with processes, controls and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
• Develop and follow process to close the books of each entity in the group.
• Consistently apply accounting policies and consistently report financial information.
• Management of intercompany profit eliminations within the group.
• Reconcile intercompany balances between all subsidiaries of the group.
• Ensure that accurate close submissions are sent timely to the corporate accounting team each month.
• Assist in the reconciliation of payments due to suppliers and other vendors
• Coordinate payments to suppliers and other vendors through the corporate shared service group and/or outsourced accounts payable function.
• Reconcile cash accounts, record expenses, accruals, and payroll in the Company’s accounting system.
• Support the quarterly reviews and annual audit with external auditor.
• Document relevant internal controls over financial reporting for corporate functions, as necessary.
• Directly assist subsidiaries and other departments to document relevant internal controls over financial reporting for their respective functions.

Internal Controls

• Document and follow relevant internal controls over financial reporting.
• Directly assist subsidiaries and other departments to document and adhere to relevant internal controls over financial reporting for their respective functions.

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred; or equivalent work experience
• 7 years of full-cycle accounts payable experience including matching and coding with strong understanding of accounting principles
• Experience with Microsoft NAV or other accounting software a plus
• Well-versed in coding of invoices and GL posting
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong business acumen, attention to detail and ability to thrive in a start-up environment with changing priorities
• Experience with analysis of A/P activities and cash flow impacts.
• The Accounting Department is a fast-paced environment. This position consistently is meeting multiple demands and deadlines. Additional hours are required to meet the responsibilities of this role.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing business environment
• Ability to multi-task and work independently
• Open to change and new processes
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and dependable.

Note: All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check

*Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.

AGS is an equal opportunity employer.