Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant - Thomaston, CT - $90-110k

The Senior Accountant is an exciting opportunity to support the Plant Controller in maintaining accurate records to conform to Internal Control standards. This is onsite in Thomaston, CT Mon-Fri.

Responsibilities

• Manage Balance Sheet reconciliations. Cash, fixed assets, other assets and liabilities Ensure highest levels of consistency and accuracy in financial communication and be able to identify and resolve reconciling items.
• Working capital management: work jointly with the finance group to report on reduction initiatives (A/P payment term conditions, optimized internal flows, inventory reporting).
• Active involvement in application of solid internal control processes (Group authorization and business process rules, risk assessments, internal audits).
• Assist the Controller in maintaining reporting schedules and controlling tools as part of company’s integration within scope of a new shareholder.
• Manage cost accounting system, maintain accurate costing information, and effectively deliver inventory reports / analysis.
• Develop a sound and extensive understanding of industrial activities in order to display value-added analysis.
• Participate in building an efficient cost-control environment and advanced analytical view on industrial performance (product costing, KPI’s).
• Assist the Controller to monitor the execution of budget/forecasts/business plans; recommend and contribute to implement countermeasures to offset identified variances.
• Act as a strong team player and provide general support to the progressive strengthening of Finance/Accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance.
• Experience working ln LEAN manufacturing environment is ideal.
• 3-5 years relevant cost accounting / financial control experience.
• Financial management and internal controls experience in manufacturing environment.
• Experience with a modern ERP system (SAP, Oracle).
• Self- starter in need of little direction.
• Confident communicator with an ability to collaborate with a team/build strong relationships.
• Able to work in deadline-driven environment
• Excellent analytical ability
• Strong ability to focus on cost management.
• Continuous improvement oriented.

Benefits

Competitive options for medical, dental, vision, 401(K), paid vacation time, paid holidays, and more.