Senior Accountant

Job Title: · Senior Accountant

Department: · Finance/Accounting

Reports to: · Assistant Controller

FLSA · Exempt

SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant is responsible for day-to-day general ledger activities, supporting the month-end closing process, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. This role supports the company’s working capital, cash flow objectives and monthly financial reporting. The Senior Accountant also works closely with the internal tax department and external tax advisors to support tax filings and compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. The Senior Accountant plays a key role in maintaining internal controls, analyzing financial data, and supporting financial reporting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, recording accruals, reconciling accounts and maintaining balance sheet support schedules.
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions and prepare elimination entries to support consolidated reporting.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules within the ERP system.
• Conduct operating expenses trend analysis, balance sheet KPI analysis,
• Partner with cross-functional teams and lead the monthly departmental expense rolling forecast processes and annual budget preparation.
• Assist with treasury-related processes including weekly global cash management and forecast.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies and procedures, financial regulations, and contractual obligations, proactively identifying and addressing gaps.
• Responsible partnering with Finance Department leaders and IT to deliver finance-related requirements, process improvements, system related to ERP system upgrades and accounting software implementation.
• Prepare tax reporting schedules to the HQ Tax Department and support special projects such as R&D credits.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
• Perform other analytical assignments and ad hoc projects as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience and knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial reporting standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Proven experience in team collaboration and managing deliverables.
• Ability to prioritize effectively to meet deadlines and identify process improvements.
• Strong computer skills and highly proficient with Microsoft Excel (intermediate).
• ERP system experience with a preference within the manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience partnering with Tax Departments to deliver outstanding results.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience,

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The position is a sedentary job. The person must be comfortable sitting at a desk and typing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is a typical office environment.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: Not Required.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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