What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global)?
Senior Accountant
Our client is a global leader in developing and manufacturing high-quality additives, compounds, and color masterbatches for the plastics industry. The company operates 17 manufacturing facilities and 30 sales/distribution subsidiaries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. We are seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee three of their U.S. subsidiaries
As Senior Accountant, you will oversee the company's general accounting operations across three entities, managing a team of bookkeepers. Key responsibilities include overseeing financial transactions, cost accounting, business analysis, financial reporting, tax reporting, and ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of all related tasks
Essential Responsibilities:
- Pursue general accounting, payables, billing, collection, cost accounting, business analysis, financial reporting, tax reporting, etc.
- Analyze and accurately report the current month’s financial results to the corporate management in accordance with corporate format and time requirements.
- Prepare monthly reports of results, and monthly forecasts as directed by management.
- Submit all financial transactions, transmissions, and reporting on a timely and accurate basis.
- Enforce and track the accuracy of physical inventory and reported results. Investigate and explain the book to physical adjustments.
- Conclude Monthly commission reports for outside sales and agents.
- Reconcile all intercompany accounts monthly.
- Assure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Policies. Resolve questions of GAAP and internal controls with management.
- Ensure administration of payroll needs are done correctly under local laws and regulations.
- Preparing and controlling AR aging and collection.
- Reconcile financial and banking information for Subsidiaries as directed by Management.
Experience
- MUST: 5-7 years of accounting experience in the manufacturing industry, with an emphasis on cost accounting, taxes, employment, payroll and Financial reporting.
- Experience with Paychex software preferred- An Advantage
- Experience in local, federal, tax laws and regulations- An Advantage
Competencies:
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments in a team environment.
- Experience with ERP system
Education and Training:
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting or business administration – an advantage.
