Sr. Accountant

Job Description The Senior Accountant supports the financial reporting efforts of manufacturing accounting for facilities by assisting with  month-end close tasks, financial data analysis and reporting, account reconciliation, and trouble-shooting accounting-related issues. This position will require multi-tasking, strong sense of urgency, as well as effective communication.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide guidance and support in the month-end close process for plant accounting personnel at respective plants

Establish and nurture relationships with intra-office and plant personnel

Assist with month-end close, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations

Train and mentor less experienced accountants

Review journal entries prepared by less experienced accountants

Review and analyze plant month-end income statement and balance sheet and investigate unusual or unexpected trends and implement corrective action

Analyze complex and non-routine transactions and prepare related journal entries requiring significant judgment, accounting estimates, and application of technical accounting guidance

Participate and assist with the budgeting, forecasting, expense analysis processes and various supporting analysis

Participate in the of expense analysis and forecasting on assigned SG&A cost centers of respective business units

Fulfill inquires and engage in ad-hoc analysis and reporting as needed to support departments within and external to the division

Coordinate or spearhead various accounting-related projects as assigned by the Sr. Manager Assist with ad-hoc projects, data analysis requests, and management reporting on multiple levels of management

Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement within areas of responsibility

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting5 to 8 years of experience in an accounting environment

Public accounting experience is preferred

Manufacturing experience is preferred

Experience with ERP applications a plus, SAP preferred

License and/or certification – MBA / CPA or further education preferred

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Must be willing to travel 5%-15% (1-3 times per year)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point Advanced  organizational and time management skills, including ability to multitask and set priorities for multiple divisions

Driven self-starter

Demonstrate exceptional leadership abilities with team player mentality

Collaborate effectively and foster strong teamwork skills

Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with various levels of leadership

Ability to work independently on tasks or projects after a brief explanation of the desired results

Ability and willingness to work with a sense of urgency and within deadlines

Ability to take ownership for assigned projects and see through to completion Maintain confidentiality of information

Demonstrate solid business judgment and decision-making skills

Strong knowledge of US GAAPAn Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans Job Details Job Type: Full Time Category:
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