What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at WAI?
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. As an Sr. Accountant, you will support our Treasury management function across our US, Canada, Mexico and Europe businesses. You will play also play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across all three financial statements. This is a crucial position that requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, combined with a background in treasury/cash reporting, daily cash reporting consolidation of 40 disbursement and deposit accounts in multiple currencies, including compliance around ABL reporting requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage various close responsibilities including, but not limited to, cash, prepaids and other assets, accruals, Notes Payable, inter-company transactions and cost allocations.
- Preparation of monthly and quarterly journal entries.
- Provide support in the Cash Management function including daily cash report of the company’s cash position of 40 bank accounts in multiple currencies and including an ABL lending facility.
- Provide support in the enhancement and completion of the 6-week cash plan and performing AR analysis for ABL line compliance.
- Serve as back up to the Cash Manager as needed.
- Maintain principal and interest schedules for various loans and notes payable.
- Collaborate with Finance Transformations to drive efficiencies in our systems environment and deployment of system functionality in support of corporate sponsored initiatives.
- Support the development and implementation of accounting policies and practices in conformity with GAAP.
- Assist in audits and respond to inquiries from auditors as needed.
- Execute other ad-hoc projects and initiatives as directed by the Controller in accordance with company’s strategy and values.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, & Skills required):
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA is a plus although not required.
- In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- 3 years’ experience in professional accounting.
- Strong background in Cash Management
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel skills highly desired.
- Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong desire to collaborate in a “team” focused environment
Licensing or other special certifications:
- Master’s degree in finance or accounting and/or CPA preferred.
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000