Senior Accountant

Description

To support the accounting department by collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency, particularly in preparation for an upcoming ERP transformation. This position will focus on performing and assisting with a wide range of financial accounting activities to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in driving continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting team, ensuring seamless financial operations and contributing to the department's strategic objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties as assigned.)

· Ensures accuracy of accounts payable and accounts receivable reports

· Responsible for vendors maintenance (backup)

· Responsible to close assigned general ledger accounts timely every month, prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, analysis reports, reconcile inter-company accounts, bank reconciliations, and perform cash clearing

· Responsible for fixed assets, including reconciling CIP, hold monthly CIP review meeting, process additions, transfers, & retirements, conducting asset inventory, and periodic reconciliation to the general ledger

· Prepare financial statements, journal entries and account reconciliations

· Management of fixed assets and lease schedules

· Variance analysis relating to month-end close 

· Supporting month-end and year-end close

· Responsible for sales tax filing and maintenance for all registered states

· Responsible for property tax filing for all locations

· Prepare governmental census / compliance reporting as needed

· Audit and process expense reports submit through Concur

· Administer Concur and provide on-boarding training to new users

· Responsible for P-Card program

· Review and audit of expenses

· Hands on support within cash disbursements, cash receipts, payroll entries, corporate card processing

· Perform GL account reconciliations as assigned

· Assist in special projects and analysis, other tasks as assigned

· Identify, recommend, and/or implement accounting methods and procedures to improve efficiencies and accuracy 

· Active participation and involvement in Internal and external audits and monthly SOX compliance

· Ownership over audit findings, close open items and maintain compliance

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS include the following.

· Preferred SAP experience 

· Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams)

· Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP & IFRS)

· Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Accounting

· Minimum three years of experience in a staff accountant role

SKILLS

· Must possess strong organizational skills and analytical skills

· Multi-tasker; process and results oriented

DESIRED TRAITS AND CHARACTERISTICS

· Ability to make decisions and draw conclusions

· Has initiative skills and Strategic Thinking

· Accurate & detail oriented

· Solution-oriented

· Well organized 

· Assertive

· Ability to work in a team

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Ability to work extended schedules as needed to meet accounting deadlines.

Salary : $78,000 - $90,000