Accountant, Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant

Summary The accountant is responsible for supporting accounting operations within a manufacturing environment, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cost accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end and year-end close activities, inventory accounting, tax compliance support, and preparation of quarterly consolidated financial reporting packages. This position works closely with internal departments, outsourced accounting service providers, accounting manager and Treasurer to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies, and the effective execution of accounting processes.

The accountant is expected to maintain strong technical accounting knowledge, utilize SAP ERP systems effectively, and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accounting efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.

The accountant is responsible for supporting accounting operations within a manufacturing environment, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cost accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end and year-end close activities, inventory accounting, tax compliance support, and preparation of quarterly consolidated financial reporting packages. This position works closely with internal departments, outsourced accounting service providers, accounting manager and Treasurer to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies, and the effective execution of accounting processes.

The accountant is expected to maintain strong technical accounting knowledge, utilize SAP ERP systems effectively, and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accounting efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.

• Foster an environment of teamwork, compliance, and continual improvement.
• Adhere to the Company's objectives, i.e. Safety, Quality, Environmental and Information Security
• Ensure compliance with the department’s standard operating procedures.

• Work closely with the accounting team and outsourced accounting service providers to process accounts payable transactions and manage vendor accounts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact (SPOC) for Procure-to-Pay (P2P) activities, facilitating communication between the outsourced AP team and internal departments.
• Review and verify invoices for accuracy and compliance with company policies and purchasing requirements.
• Monitor weekly payment forecasts and assist with payment planning.
• Coordinate vendor payments through checks, ACH, and wire transfers.
• Research and resolve invoice, payment, and vendor account discrepancies.
• Reconcile vendor statements and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Prepare and maintain Form 1099 reporting and related documentation.

• Record accounts receivable transactions and incoming customer payments in accordance with company policies.
• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Analyze invoices and expense reports to ensure proper General Ledger account coding and assignment to cost centers or WBS elements.
• Maintain accounting records by verifying and posting financial transactions accurately and timely.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.

• Assist senior accountants with month-end closing activities, including revenue accruals, cost accruals, and related journal entries.
• Calculate, prepare, and submit journal entries related to financial closing activities and cost center transactions.
• Ensur…