Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary  

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing advanced accounting functions that support the Company’s financial reporting, manufacturing operations, and financial analysis and plays a key role in the day-to-day accounting duties as well as the month-end and year-end closing activities. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

General Accounting & Financial Reporting  

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries. 

• Reconcile various balance sheets and general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies. 

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. 

• Maintain fixed asset schedules and manage depreciation entries. 

• Assist with multi-entity consolidations and eliminating entries. 

• Assist with maintaining the general ledger and ensure compliance with GAAP. 

• Support month-end close for inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing overhead. 

• Support cycle counting and physical inventory processes. 

• Assist with the day-to-day accounting functions related to accounts receivable including but not limited to customer onboarding, ensuring sales tax is collected accurately, and collections. 

Analysis & Business Support  

• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory transactions, and operational variances. 

• Support with budgeting and forecasting when requested. 

• Assist management with various reports and financial analyses. 

• Identify trends and provide recommendations to improve financial performance. 

Compliance & Internal Controls  

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. 

• Develop, maintain, and improve internal controls and accounting procedures. 

• Assist with tax filings, sales tax reporting, and other compliance-related requirements as needed. 

Process Improvement  

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows through technology and automation and assist in implementing solutions. 

• Support ERP maintenance, data accuracy initiatives, and financial system enhancements. 

• Participate in cross-functional projects affecting financial operations. 

Leadership & Team Support  

• Serve as a resource and mentor for accounting staff. 

• Assist with training in accounting procedures and best practices. 

• Provide backup support to the Accounts Payable Specialist and other accounting staff as needed. 

Qualifications  

Education  

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required. 

• CPA, CMA, or progress toward certification preferred. 

Experience  

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience. 

• Manufacturing accounting experience strongly preferred. 

• Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and ERP systems preferred. 

• Experience supporting audits and financial statement preparation. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements. 

• Advanced Excel skills. 

• Proficiency with ERP and accounting software. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. 

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. 

• Available to work overtime to support month-end and year-end close deadlines. 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills. 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)  

• Accurate and timely month-end close. 

• Timely completion of reconciliations. 

• Financial reporting accuracy. 

• Process improvement implementation. 

• Compliance with internal controls and policies.