What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at C Hager & Sons Hinge MFG CO?
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting schedules.
· Analyze general ledger accounts to identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for process improvements.
· Prepare and review balance sheets and income statements to support internal and external reporting requirements.
· Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing timely and accurate financial data.
· Review, reconcile, and analyze key accounts such as accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, leases, and intercompany transactions.
· Analyze and adopt new accounting standards, ensuring timely implementation and compliance across financial reporting and processes.
· Manage real estate and personal property tax filings, assessments, payments, and maintain compliance with required government censuses.
· Assist in the preparation of audit documentation and serve as a point of contact for external auditors.
· Maintain and strengthen internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
· Support the development and implementation of new accounting processes, system enhancements, and reporting tools.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and provide financial guidance.
· Assist with special projects and ad-hoc analysis as needed.
· Perform other related duties as assigned or required.