Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant at our facility in Tolland CT. This is a hybrid position with 3 days in the office. We are looking for candidates local to the Hartford/Tolland area.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the organization's accounting, financial reporting, and compliance functions while ensuring accurate financial records, timely month-end close, and adherence to corporate accounting policies. This role partners closely with finance leadership, operations, treasury, sales, supply chain, and global business teams to support business objectives, maintain strong internal controls, and drive process improvements across domestic and international operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Active participation in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepaids, reclassifications, and recurring transactions.
• Perform balance sheet and income statement reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records in SAP and Sun Systems.
• Review trial balances and investigate account variances.
• Manage intercompany receivables, payables, settlements, and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with international finance teams to resolve intercompany differences.
• Prepare foreign currency revaluations and related accounting entries.
• Support treasury activities including cash pooling, bank reconciliations, and cash management.
• Prepare management reports, consolidation schedules, and audit support files.
• Analyze local revenue, cost of sales, margins, and operating expenses.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required. Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial data analysis. Experience with ERP systems required; SAP experience preferred. Experience with Sun Systems, Infor LN, or other financial systems is a plus. Solid understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial reporting processes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with international teams. Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working independently while contributing to team objectives. Demonstrated commitment to continuous process improvement and operational excellence.

** Lectra is an Equal Opportunity Employer **

It is our policy to foster a workforce that accepts and respects differences. We provide equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, language, religion, age, sex, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, ancestry, citizenship, or political opinion.