Senior Accountant

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Regular Full-time _NEPSI, Queensbury, NY, US

11 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Title:

Senior Accountant

Reports to
:

Accounting Manager

Department
:

CGS Cost Accounting

• Take ownership of core accounting processes
• Provide guidance to junior team members, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive process improvements and ensure timely, accurate reporting
• Prepare and review complex monthly journal entries, including those related to deferred revenue, leases, and other technical areas
• Perform and oversee account reconciliation and analysis for key balance sheet accounts such as accounts receivable, restricted cash, deferred revenue, inventory, and lease accounting
• Review and assess customer invoicing for proper sales tax application and manage the related accounting for accrued sales tax
• Review and reconcile inventory accounts, conduct audits when necessary, and review/update components costs
• Prepare and file multi-state sales tax returns in a timely and accurate manner
• Collaborate with the AR team to support collections, aging analysis, and customer communications
• Work with plant controller on cash flow forecasting
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger subsidiary records, including accounts receivable ledgers and external lease software systems
• Prepare detailed audit schedules for both quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Respond to auditor inquiries as needed.
• Support the company's SOX compliance by preparing schedules and ensuring proper documentation of key controls
• Serve as a resource and mentor to junior accounting staff; assist in training and reviewing their work when appropriate
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and take the lead on ad hoc projects and analyses to support the finance team's goals
• Other tasks as required

Education
- Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 3-5 years relevant accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP, ASC 606, and ASC 842

Preferred:

• CPA or CPA track
• 3+years relevant accounting experience in a public company or public accounting environment
• Strong understanding of GAAP, ASC 606, and ASC 842
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley internal control frameworks

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.) required
• Experience with Oracle ERP or similar systems strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across departments
• Detail-oriented
• Proactive mindset
• Strong sense of ownership