Senior Accountant

Your Mission

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the accurate and timely execution of core general ledger accounting activities, month-end close, account reconciliations, and internal financial reporting. This role partners closely with others to ensure the integrity of Keel's financial records across multiple entities and manufacturing locations.

• Own assigned areas of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Perform timely and accurate balance sheet account reconciliations; investigate and resolve reconciling items and aged balances.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger across multiple legal entities and manufacturing locations; ensure proper account coding and intercompany activity.
• Prepare internal management reports, variance analyses, and supporting schedules for leadership.
• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, and statement of equity) in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Support fixed asset accounting, including capital expenditure tracking, additions, disposals, and depreciation in a capital-intensive manufacturing environment.
• Process and record bi-weekly payroll, including journal entries, tax with holdings, benefits deductions, and reconciliation of payroll accounts to the general ledger, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Coordinate with external auditors during interim and year-end audits; prepare PBC schedules, walkthrough documentation, and respond to audit inquiries.
• Support compliance with internal controls and assist in the documentation, testing, and remediation of control deficiencies.
• Identify and drive process improvements, automation opportunities, and standardization across Keel's accounting operations.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and serve as a subject matter resource on accounting policy questions.
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• Required
  
  Skills and Abilities:
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to apply accounting principles to multi-entity, manufacturing-environment transactions
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work across functions
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with month-end close, audit support, and internal controls
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience preparing consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures under U.S. GAAP

• Rare, but may occur.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times (e.g., files, office supplies, etc).
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, or reach within the office setting.

• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Competitive Pay
• 401K Match
• HSA/FSA
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Shift Differentials
• Overtime Potential
• Paid on the Job Training
• Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
• Committed to Individual Career Growth
• We Do Fun Things, Plus More!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans