What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Staff Accountant position at Westminster Pet Products?
Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary :
Reporting directly to the Controller, the Senior Staff Accountant will lead portions of accounting operations, financial statement preparation, GAAP compliance, annual audit, policies and procedures, internal controls, cost accounting and inventory control. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills and detail oriented mindset.
Duties & Responsibilities :
- Act as a key player in the month end close process
- Responsible for preparing journal entries
- Prepare timely and accurate account reconciliations
- Assist with developing product costing methodologies
- Prepare month end reports and flux analysis
- Provide assistance with internal and external audits
- Lead or assists ad hoc analysis
- Supports integration of newly acquired businesses
- Reviews accruals and verifies accuracy
- Prepares commission payouts and supporting reports
- Develop, maintain and update technical accounting position memos
- Work with other members of the Finance team to identify ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness
- Cross train with other members of the Controller team
- Support the implementation and upgrades to the ERP system
- Assist with compliance audits as required (bank, tax, insurance, etc.)
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