What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Guardian Bikes?
Guardian Bikes is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our finance team. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial reporting, managing compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lending Management
- Perform comprehensive reconciliations of all lending accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Oversee intercompany loan management, including monthly reconciliations and settlement tracking.
- Prepare and submit lending compliance reports in accordance with internal controls and regulatory standards.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to optimize loan processes and maintain proper documentation.
Sales Reconciliation & Analysis
- Conduct sales-to-ledger reconciliations and post necessary adjustments to maintain accurate revenue records.
- Analyze sales trends to provide actionable insights for revenue forecasting and performance evaluation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve sales reporting accuracy and identify process improvements.
Returns Management & Analysis
- Reconcile product returns against the general ledger, ensuring adjustments are recorded accurately.
- Calculate and manage returns accruals, analyzing experience rates to forecast potential liabilities.
- Partner with operations and sales teams to assess return trends and recommend process enhancements.
Insurance & Prepaid Expense Accounting
- Maintain and oversee prepaid expense and insurance amortization schedules, ensuring proper allocation of costs.
- Manage accounting for all insurance-related activities, including communication with brokers and maintaining compliance with policy requirements.
Financial Reporting Preparation
- Prepare a comprehensive monthly financial reporting packet for submission and review by the Controller.
- Support the Controller with ad hoc reporting requests, variance analyses, and audit preparation.
- Ensure all reporting adheres to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal control standards.
- Assist with external audits and regulatory reviews by preparing audit schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
- 4 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, tax compliance, and fixed asset accounting.
- Proficiency with accounting software and Excel; ERP experience a plus.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.