Senior Accountant

Rochester Midland Corporation, a leading manufacturer and global supplier of specialty chemicals is searching for an experienced Senior Accountant for their Rochester office.  The Sr. Accountant is responsible for the execution of key accounting functions, including month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting. This position will ensure Finance adds maximum value to the company by supporting business objectives through accurate and timely financial processes.

This is a hybrid position. Working a minimum of 3 days in the office per week is required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare monthly journal entries, including revenue recognition, operating expense accruals, intercompany eliminations, reconciliations and roll forwards. Familiarity with cost accounting is preferred.
• Maintain and reconcile prepaid expense, amortization, and other accrual schedules.
• Perform work in accordance with various internal controls and ensure consistent application of accounting policies and procedures covering all aspects of the accounting process.
• Manage accounting processes related to mergers and acquisitions, including financial due diligence, purchase price allocation (PPA), and the consolidation of acquired entities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and operating information, including accruals, month-end allocations, and inventory valuations.
• Collaborate with the Senior Accounting Manager, Corporate Controller, and FP&A team members to prepare monthly financial reporting packages and support annual audit work.
• Provide timely financial analysis/support (e.g., budget vs. actual performance) for Company-wide business needs, including custom reporting/tools for business teams.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis to evaluate the impact of business decisions.

EDUCATION/ SPECIAL LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• CPA is preferred
• Experience with merger & acquisition transactions is preferred

 EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated experience in accounting, financial analysis, and financial reporting
• 6 years of experience in various accounting functions, including a strong working knowledge of GAAP

SKILLS:

• Microsoft GP experience is a strong plus
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to work independently, effectively prioritize, and manage deadlines under pressure
• Entrepreneurial spirit and thrives in a growing and evolving environment
• Self-motivated and highly organized
• Ability to work with people at all organizational levels
• Strong leadership skills

COMPETENCIES:

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Effective communication (verbal, listening, and written)
• Analytical mindset
• Planning & priority setting
• Solution-oriented approach
• Ethical integrity
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Visual acuity necessary to utilize a computer monitor throughout the course of a normal workday.
• Ability to perform repetitive keyboarding activities and operate general office equipment.
• Extra hours and some travel may be required.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Employee shall be familiar and comply with all safety policies and procedures of the company.

Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant is responsible for the execution of key accounting functions, including month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting. This position will ensure Finance adds maximum value to the company by supporting business objectives through accurate and timely financial processes.

This is a hybrid position. Working a minimum of 3 days in the office per week is required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare monthly journal entries, including revenue recognition, operating expense accruals, intercompany eliminations, reconciliations and roll forwards. Familiarity with cost accounting is preferred.
• Maintain and reconcile prepaid expense, amortization, and other accrual schedules.
• Perform work in accordance with various internal controls and ensure consistent application of accounting policies and procedures covering all aspects of the accounting process.
• Manage accounting processes related to mergers and acquisitions, including financial due diligence, purchase price allocation (PPA), and the consolidation of acquired entities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and operating information, including accruals, month-end allocations, and inventory valuations.
• Collaborate with the Senior Accounting Manager, Corporate Controller, and FP&A team members to prepare monthly financial reporting packages and support annual audit work.
• Provide timely financial analysis/support (e.g., budget vs. actual performance) for Company-wide business needs, including custom reporting/tools for business teams.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis to evaluate the impact of business decisions.

EDUCATION/ SPECIAL LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• CPA is preferred
• Experience with merger & acquisition transactions is preferred

 EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated experience in accounting, financial analysis, and financial reporting
• 6 years of experience in various accounting functions, including a strong working knowledge of GAAP

SKILLS:

• Microsoft GP experience is a strong plus
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to work independently, effectively prioritize, and manage deadlines under pressure
• Entrepreneurial spirit and thrives in a growing and evolving environment
• Self-motivated and highly organized
• Ability to work with people at all organizational levels
• Strong leadership skills

COMPETENCIES:

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Effective communication (verbal, listening, and written)
• Analytical mindset
• Planning & priority setting
• Solution-oriented approach
• Ethical integrity
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Visual acuity necessary to utilize a computer monitor throughout the course of a normal workday.
• Ability to perform repetitive keyboarding activities and operate general office equipment.
• Extra hours and some travel may be required.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Employee shall be familiar and comply with all safety policies and procedures of the company.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.