Senior Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions (IMS) is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to join its growing finance team. This role is based at the Londonderry, NH facility and requires daily on-site presence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounting and finance, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and a commitment to accuracy and efficiency. IMS offers a supportive work environment, competitive benefits, and extensive opportunities for professional growth and development. IMS seeks an ambitious candidate with ambition to grow with the company as it continues to expand.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/ SCOPE

Interfaces: The Staff Accountant will regularly interface with department managers, and operations leaders. Collaboration with the finance, purchasing, and production teams is essential to ensure financial integrity and alignment across departments.

Decisions: This position exercises independent judgment within established accounting policies and procedures. The Staff Accountant is responsible for identifying discrepancies, recommending corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards. Complex or strategic decisions are escalated to the VP of Finance for review.

Impact of Error: Errors in judgment or financial reporting could result in inaccurate financial statements, audit findings, or regulatory noncompliance. Such inaccuracies may impact management decision-making, financial performance, and overall business operations. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is critical to the success of this role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive month-end and quarter-end closing, including account reconciliations, with public company compliance parameters
• Assist with the preparing of income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, adhering to internal controls (SOX Compliance and U.S. GAAP rules) and compliance filings.
• Analyzing expense variances against budgets
• Maintaining general ledgers, tracking and reconciling simple and complex transactions
• Provide analytical and strategic insights
• Process and Reconcile Payroll, provide support to HR for payroll off-cycle needs.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, explanations and ensuring compliance with SOX requirements
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve efficiency in the accounting department
• Manage daily financial operations, working with AP/ AR clerk on the team
• Manage monthly balance sheet account reconciliations

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS

• Exceptional ability to think critically and make decisions based on data analysis.
• Strong communication and presentation skills in discussing financial reports with company stakeholders.
• Proficient desktop computer skills in the MS office environment, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.
• Excel skillsets to include formula based operations, such as VLookup, XLookup, Pivot, etc.
• Proficiency in accounting software Syteline is highly desirable, and knowledge of other systems, such as NetSuite, SAP or Epicore
• Well-acquainted with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) with relevant certifications like Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (Preferred)
• Passion for numbers and competence in assessing larger datasets.
• Aptitude for mathematics, statistics, and various cost analysis techniques.
• Willingness to work in a team or individually, as required.
• Be well organized with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• This role would suit an enthusiastic team player who has a 'can do' approach and thrives within a friendly team.

Complexity & Problem Solving

Understands and works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, evaluating, adapting of complex techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Work is reviewed upon completion and is consistent with departmental objectives

Knowledge & Application

Exhibits advanced wide-ranging experience, using in-depth professional knowledge, acumen, concepts and company objectives to develop, resolve complex models and procedures. Provides solutions to issues in creative and effective ways. Understands the interrelationships of different disciplines. Directs the application of existing principles and guides development of new policies and ideas.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in a Public Company setting.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.