Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is responsible for general ledger-related duties, cost accounting, and FP&A, providing financial insights and guidance to management. This role includes preparing journal entries, analyzing trends, and offering strategic recommendations to optimize resource utilization and budget assumptions.

Reports to: Director of Finance or Regional Controller

Role Responsibilities:

• Prepare journal entries and departmental allocations; post to JD Edwards Enterprise One.
• Perform daily banking activities, as assigned.
• Identify and resolve issues with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory.
• Conduct month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure accurate financial disclosure and reporting to management and external users, including census bureau and BEA reports.
• Perform account reconciliations to maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
• Provide financial information and schedules to external auditors during the annual financial audit.
• Prepare tax-basis financial reports and schedules for the Tax Manager.
• Perform and review variance accounting.
• Lead the annual budget process for assigned companies according to the schedule.
• Support and lead ad-hoc projects and financial analyses as needed.
• Provide technical support and advice on management accounting.
• Review and recommend improvements to accounting systems and procedures.
• Participate in various Finance department duties as required.
• Prepare cash flow reports and monitor cash needs.
• Formulate KPIs and conduct special financial analyses.
• Set up payments in banking online systems.
• Process credit applications for new vendors.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required. MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred.

Experience / Skills / Abilities:

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with multiple departments and stakeholders.
• High level of organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Adaptability to changing organizational and operational needs.
• Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal).
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Functions).
• Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools (preferably JD Edwards Enterprise One).
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours to meet deadlines for special projects.

Job Expectations / Working Conditions:

• Work in an office environment at a desk for extended periods using a computer.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Overtime may be necessary to meet deadlines, especially during month-end and year-end closings.

Direct Reports: None