Senior Accountant

Blue Star is a leading global solutions-based distributor of point-of-sale, bar-coding, data collection, radio frequency identification (RFID), and wireless mobility products. Blue Star works exclusively with Value Added Reseller Partners, providing them with complete solutions at competitive prices. The company brings unequaled expertise to the market, offers award-winning technical support, and is an authorized service center for a growing number of manufacturers.

To provide high level accounting services including, but not limited to maintaining accurate financial records and supporting timely financial reporting in accordance generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries
• Reconcile and analyze key balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Reconcile and analyze key expense account reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Update financial statements and identify and analyze unusual balances, trends, and variances
• Assist Accounting Manager to ensure financial statements are accurately reported
• Maintain fixed assets using Sage program to track activity and record depreciation
• Monthly Intercompany tie-out between all divisions
• Assist with Inventory assessments, including costing and repricing
• Assist in preparation of annual budget by providing reliable historical data to forecast future expenses
• Prepare Monthly tax filings for Gross Receipts and Sales and Use tax
• Assist in all audits, internal and external as assigned
• Evaluate accounting processes and internal controls; recommend and implement improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
• Research technical accounting issues and document conclusions and proposed treatments
• Participate in system implementations, process automation, and other special projects.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent
• Seven to ten years of accounting experience, including significant responsibility for general ledger accounting and financial close.
• Strong working knowledge of financial reporting, account reconciliation, and internal controls.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills, including pivot tables, vlookups, data analysis, and formulas.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex information, identify issues, and develop practical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain accounting matters clearly.
• Excellent organization, accuracy, and time-management skills.
• Analytical thinking and sound judgment
• Attention to detail and commitment to data integrity
• Collaboration and customer service
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Professional discretion and ethical conduct
• Able to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.