What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Hunter Foundry Machinery?
- Role : Senior Accountant
- Location : Schaumburg
- Company : Hunter Foundry Corporation
- Experience : Min 8 years experience in Core Accounting
Core Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting:
- Preparing and analyzing financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements).
- Ensuring accuracy and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Preparing and reviewing journal entries.
- Account Reconciliation:
- Performing complex account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations.
- Identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Month-End and Year-End Close:
- Leading the month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Preparing closing entries and ensuring timely completion.
- Financial Analysis:
- Analyzing financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
- Preparing financial reports and presentations for management.
- Variance analysis.
- Annual Budget Preparation:
- Assisting with creating templates for business segment leaders to complete that include revenue targets and utilizing these reports
- Reporting on budget versus actuals
- Internal Controls:
- Monitoring and maintaining internal controls to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
- Identifying and recommending improvements to internal control procedures.
Key Skills:
- Strong technical accounting knowledge: Thorough understanding of GAAP and U.S. taxation laws.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to analyze financial data and how it correlates to the operations.
- Communication skills: Ability to communicate financial information effectively and succinctly
- Proficiency in accounting software: Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks and manufacturing ERP systems
- Excel proficiency: Advanced Excel skills are essential, which include “sum-ifs,” pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.
- Organizational skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet 10 business day month-end reporting deadline.
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000
