Accountant - Senior

The Senior Accountant will lead the performance of more complex financial accounting activities including journal entries and account reconciliations along with preparing financial statements and reports. This position will be responsible for leading these activities timely and accurately in the monthly closing process activities in accordance with company accounting policies and GAAP. This role will perform advanced SOX controls as well as the review of recurring controls in compliance with company policy. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in the preparation of more complex components of the annual operating plan and forecasting processes along with in-depth financial variance analysis. As an operational business partner, this position will serve the local leadership in productivity and cost savings through lean manufacturing activities and key performance indicators. This work will involve a high level of independent judgment and problem solving, accuracy, and initiative. The role will develop new processes and implement independently identified improvements.

CORE FUNCTIONS

Ensure financials are prepared, reconciled, and reported timely and accurately in accordance with company accounting policies and GAAP. Prepare complex Balance Sheet reconciliations, along with review core reconciliations. Lead creation of non‑recurring and more complex journal entries, along with review of core entries. Perform advanced SOX controls and review standard controls to ensure operating. Analyze variances and financial statements in depth. Execute planning processes in accordance with company policies. Prepare the more complex components for the annual operating plan process and review standard items. Prepare the more complex inputs of the monthly forecast along with oversight of the basic items. Understand, explain, and communicate monthly financial results along with identification and explanation of variances including business risks, drivers, and impacts. Serve as key operational business partner. Develop and deliver to the business ad‑hoc analysis along with proactively identifying meaningful metrics and data trends. Collaborate to performance manufacturing lean activities including Compass room tracking, maintaining, and validation of project work from ideation to completion, and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs). Deliver financial statements and analysis along with business support leveraging a high level of independent judgment, accuracy, and initiative. Support external and internal audits, as necessary. Identify and implement efforts to improve financial processes. Live Our Values – role modeling our mission, vision, and values. Adhering to our company code of conduct. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or other related degree required. Master’s degree or CPA/CMA is preferred. 5+ years of progressive accounting and or finance experience required. Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge Manufacturing accounting knowledge and experience, including standard cost skills are preferred. Ability to solve problems independently and resourcefully. Strong attention to detail. Ability to think analytically. Ability to break down problems and provide recommendations for solutions. Function efficiently in a fast‑paced environment. Skilled in Microsoft Excel, specifically in pivot tables, vlook‑ups, formulas, and functions. Travel Travel is not required. Competencies Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures. Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision‑making process; Makes timely decisions. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem‑solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Supervisor Responsibilities This position is an Individual Contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities. Physical Requirements This position is subject to sedentary work: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involved sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally. Physical Activities This position is subject to the following physical activities: the use of fingers to pick or type, walking, talking, and hearing. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes. Working Conditions This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Perks That Go the Extra Mile At RealTruck, we take care of our people—because they drive our success. Enjoy great benefits like medical, dental, and vision coverage, company‑paid life insurance and disability, and a 401(k) with company match (eligible the first of the month after you start). Need balance? We’ve got wellbeing days and parental leave. Want to grow? Take advantage of educational reimbursement. Plus, earn referral bonuses and score exclusive employee discounts on RealTruck products. Great benefits. Great people. Even better careers. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Truck Hero, Inc.