Sr. Accountant

Description

Sr. Accountant

Our trusted client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant Consultant for a long-term engagement. This position is within the manufacturing industry, offering a chance to contribute to critical financial processes and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of accounting principles and a proven ability to manage month-end close activities, prepare financial reports, and conduct variance analysis.

The day-to-day responsibilities include:

- Oversee and execute accounting tasks related to month-end close and financial forecasting for assigned reporting units.

- Prepare and record monthly accrual entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.

- Conduct thorough reviews of trial balances to identify and resolve discrepancies.

- Create and manage new projects within the accounting framework, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.

- Handle fixed asset accounting processes, including tracking, depreciation, and reporting.

- Generate headcount reports and analyze workforce data to support organizational goals.

- Perform variance analysis to assess financial performance and identify trends.

- Respond to ad hoc reporting requests with timely and accurate data.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on financial activities and reporting.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have the following skill set:

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or financial roles.

- Expertise in month-end close processes and journal entry preparation.

- Proficient in handling monthly accruals and trial balance reviews.

- Strong knowledge of fixed asset accounting, including depreciation calculations.

- Demonstrated ability to perform variance analysis and interpret financial data.

- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Strong communication and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities effectively.

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