Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the company's financial records across manufacturing, inventory, intercompany, and international operations. This role owns key month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and cost accounting activities while partnering closely with FP&A, Tax, Operations, and international entities. The position requires strong technical accounting expertise, SAP experience, and the ability to operate independently while serving as a subject matter expert and mentor to junior staff. This role covers US and Canada operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Close & Reporting

• Prepare and review journal entries and supporting work papers in accordance with GAAP and IFRS for US and Canada.
• Own month-end close activities including variance analysis, accruals, cost center reviews, and balance sheet integrity.
• Ensure timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close in alignment with corporate and HQ deadlines.

Inventory, Cost & Manufacturing Accounting

• Prepare and reconcile monthly inventory balance sheet accounts and analyze inventory movements.
• Perform standard and actual cost runs and analyze variances to ensure accuracy and explainability.
• Support asset and lease accounting in compliance with IFRS standards.

Balance Sheet, Intercompany & International Accounting

• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts including prepaid expenses, provisions, and reserves.
• Prepare, post, and reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Review and oversee accounting activities for the Canadian entity and support cross-border reporting accuracy.

Business Partnership & Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for key accounts.
• Act as a finance business partner to operations and other departments by providing accounting guidance and financial insights.
• Support Tax in reviewing, posting, and reconciling tax-related entries.

Compliance, Controls & Audit

• Ensure accounting activities comply with IFRS, GAAP, SOX, and internal corporate policies.
• Monitor assigned accounting areas for compliance with updated accounting standards and HQ procedures.
• Participate in annual audits and ensure timely delivery of audit documentation and support.

Process Improvement & Knowledge Transfer

• Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes, controls, and documentation.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff and cross-functional partners.

Qualifications:

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred but not required.

Experience

• 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing, consumer goods, or related industries.
• Strong background in inventory, cost accounting, and month-end close.
• Experience supporting international entities and intercompany accounting preferred.

Technical Skills

• SAP experience required
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, SOX/internal controls, and financial reporting standards.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with accounting systems and reporting tools.

Competencies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to operate independently while serving as a trusted finance partner and mentor.

This job description provides a general outline of responsibilities and qualifications but is subject to adjustments based on specific company needs.

This role is a hybrid position with onsite expectations in Secaucus, NJ 3-days/week.