Senior Accountant

Description

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Who we are:  KMW has a successful 30-year manufacturing track record of building RUGGED products through and through. We combine innovative precision engineering, modern manufacturing technology, and expert craftsmen, the perfect ingredients for excellent loaders, backhoes, grapples, and other attachments. Our people make the KMW Difference, and we’re committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Due to rapid growth, we are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented accountant to join our Finance team.  The Senior Accountant is responsible for applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports, for the accounting functions of the company and ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions; Performs month-end closing procedures.
2. Distributes cash expenditures according to schedules.
3. Performs statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes, and writes narrative reports explaining findings.
4. Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers.
5. Audits and negotiates contracts, orders, and vouchers; prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
6. Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits.
7. Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes; monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
8. Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports. Answers accounting and financial questions researching and interpreting data.
9. Installs, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures.
10. Makes recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures; keeps asset records. Determines depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items and advises management on purchase, lease or disposal of assets.
11. Conducts studies and submits recommendations for improving the organization's accounting operation.

What we offer:

Competitive salary

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401k, medical, dental, vision
• Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

If you are looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing organization, we invite you to apply at KMW. Join us in shaping the future of our company and fostering a positive work culture. Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, drug, audio, and background screening.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years proven experience in an Accounting/Finance focused role(s) that require a solid understanding of accounting processes and financial reporting.