Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Paramount Brands is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the integrity of the company’s financial reporting. This role includes performing day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and supporting the financial close processes.

Location: St. Louis, MO or Rochester Hills, MI

What You’ll be Doing

• ● Oversee accuracy of financials related to our Winston Collection brand
  • Work closely with Winston and Imperial team members to ensure the accounts payable process is timely, efficient and accurate
• Serve as liaison for vendor and customer inquiries
  • Perform the bank reconciliation throughout the month and address discrepancies as they occur
  • Ensure accuracy of automated customer invoicing
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and supporting schedules
  • Work with the Winston team to ensure credit card expenses are coded accurately
  • Calculate and process commissions & royalties, address related inquiries
  • Track and manage prepaid expenses, including setting up amortization schedules
  • Assist with accruals and other adjusting entries as needed
• Assist with Winton’s ERP implementation and ultimately serve as the accounting subject matter expert as it relates to the new ERP
• Prepare and maintain monthly reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in general ledger accounts
• Assist with other accounting duties as needed (reconciliations, reports, data entry) related to the Imperial business
• Design, develop, and maintain financial and operational reports within the ERP system
• Partner with finance and operational teams to identify reporting needs and improve data visibility
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline accounting processes and reporting

What We Need

• Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience: 4+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Software Experience/Tools: NetSuite ERP experience, ODOO experience, hands-on experience with complex spreadsheets
• Industry Background: Relevant manufacturing industry experience
• Ideal Characteristics:
  • Strong data entry skills with attention to detail
  • Proficiency in English and MS Office
  • High degree of accuracy and organizational skills
  • Understanding and application of GAAP principles and standard