The Senior Accountant is a full-time Accounting position which requires a combination of education and professional experience to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of accounting tasks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Responsible for day- to-day general ledger accounting and reconciliation, financial reporting and analysis
• Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain and report on fixed assets
• Produce monthly financial statements
• Prepare sales and marketing financial analysis
• Perform accounting research and determine correct application
• Identify, suggest, and implement process improvements
• Maintain a written manual of procedures for area of responsibility
• Support interim and annual financial statement audits
• Research discrepancies and recommend resolutions
• Perform any other duties or responsibilities as requested by Manager
• Working knowledge of GAAP and multi state tax laws

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting required
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting/analysis role
• Experience in a manufacturing industry
• Understanding of internal controls and accrual accounting
• Customer service skills, written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, ability to work independently, ability to work with a team, critical thinking, organizational skills, computer skills appropriate to the position, sense of urgency
• Microsoft Office products experience (Excel, Outlook, Word primarily), with an emphasis on Excel proficiency
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver assignments on time

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exhibit poise, composure and confidence when confronting stressful or high-pressure situations
• Personally exhibits a strong commitment to dependability and reliability with the ability to gain the confidence and respect of the customer base
• Hands on, self-starting, disciplined, and detail oriented individual with ability to work independently in a high volume environment that requires a work product that is highly accurate and timely
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Excel, MS Word)
TRAITS:

Ability to uphold AW-Lake Company's mission and vision. Must be accurate and pay attention to details. Willing to take on tasks as directed. Willing to take initiative when appropriate. Willing to be flexible as needed. Trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, cheerful, thrifty, and respectful.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook
• ERP experience a plus, preference to Epicor, Sage Fixed Assets and Avalara Avatax and Certcapture.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical Demand(s): Can lift up to 10lbs, sitting and stand for reasonable periods of time
• Visual Demand(s): Ability to look at a computer monitor for reasonable periods of time.
• Hazard(s): Manufacturing environment.

We recognize that an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees feel respected, valued and able to achieve their full potential is vitally important. Not only does it inspire creativity and collaboration, it's good for business. We celebrate our differences and believe our diverse skills, abilities and perspectives strengthen our culture and our overall performance.