What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Accountant position at Baker Commodities?
Description
Compensation and Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage offered
- 401(k) With employer contribution
- Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
- Company sponsored life insurance
- Company sponsored short and long-term disability
- Pet Insurance
Job Purpose
The Senior Accountant is responsible for verification of financial records and transactions, reconciliation of account balances and bank statements, maintenance of the general ledger and the production of monthly financial reports. The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring that the financial reporting is prepared accurately and in a timely manner.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Analyze internal financial reports and transactions related to business operations
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries
- Review monthly financial statements and post adjusting entries as needed
- Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports and annual budgets
- Analyze account balances for variances
- Analyze accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
- Prepare multiple spreadsheets and reports necessary for the month end close
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and bank statements
- Assist in the compilation of information relating to the yearend financial audit and other periodic examinations
- Print monthly invoices and checks
- Research and resolve outstanding checks
- Prepare sales tax and highway use tax returns
- Interact with others in a professional and ethical manner
- Follow department and company procedures
- Keep up regular attendance and punctuality; regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this company
- Other duties as assigned. These responsibilities may change from time to time are business needs evolve over time.
Requirements
Qualifications (KSA, professional certifications, education, experience, travel requirements):
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Must have excellent problem solving
- Must have excellent organizational skills and is an effective time manager
- Must have at least 3 - 5 years of general accounting experience
- Experience in multiple industries welcome
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel
- Less than 5% travel requirement
Physical Demands/Requirements:
Constantly (over 2/3):
- Operates computer and other office productivity machinery such as calculator, copy machine and printer.
- Remain in a stationary position for 50% or more of the time
- Review documents, organizes data and detects accuracy of information
Frequently (1/3-2/3):
- Moves throughout office accessing files, office machinery, etc.
- Communicates with customers and co-workers and exchanges accurate information in-person, telephonically and via electronic devices/e-mail
Occasionally (under 1/3):
- Moves materials or documents up to 25 lbs
About Baker Commodities, Inc.
Baker Commodities Inc. has been in business for over 80 years. We are a privately owned company with manufacturing facilities strategically located within the United States providing quality products and services worldwide. Much of our success is due to our outstanding employees. Through their careful attention to quality, service, innovation and integrity, we will continue to be one of the world's premier rendering companies.
EOE STATEMENT
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Co ID: Baker Commodities
Job ID: 12B 013125 200 1
JD: 200 12-013125A NU
