Senior Accountant - Corporate Accounting

Since 2022, Associated Materials / Alside has been undergoing a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands.

If you want to be part of a company where your ideas and input are more than just encouraged they are valued this is the place for you. At Associated Materials / Alside, your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what is possible.

This position reports to the Assistant Controller and will be responsible for supporting the close process and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. In addition, the Senior Accountant will assist the Finance organization with special projects and analyses. The successful candidate should possess strong analytical and time management skills.

• Ensure timely reporting of financial results through involvement in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Confirm accuracy of reported balances through completion and / or review of account reconciliations
• Document, assess and implement best practices for accounting policies and procedures

• Prepare and / or review journal entries including standard entries, reclassifications / adjustments, accruals, allocations, and intercompany transactions
• Complete account reconciliations and analyze general ledger activity, including both Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts
• Responsible for recording various financial transactions including prepaid assets, accrued liabilities, and customer / vendor rebates
• Assist in preparation / maintenance of monthly and quarterly reporting and analytics
• Support external auditors to facilitate annual audits
• Participate in department and organization special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis as required
• Commitment to continuously improve the automation of accounting and reporting processes

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Accounting or a related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of financial accounting experience
• CPA designation preferred, but not required
• Solid PC skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
• Previous Oracle experience a plus, but not required
• Strong technical, interpersonal, and time management skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively