Senior Accountant

Job Purpose/Objective:

This position will be responsible for day-to-day operational accounting functions. Their main responsibilities will include overseeing the Account payable cash cycle from start to finish. This includes inputting monthly bills, vouching product Purchase orders to cutting bi-weekly check runs as well as maintaining vendor relationships. Position has the responsibility for maintaining general ledger accounts and preparing monthly financial statements as needed. Position reports directly to the Corporate Controller but will have direct exposure to the CFO as part of the financial reporting process. Potentially responsible for up to two direct reports depending on level of experience.

Essential Job Functions:

· Performs general account analysis and reconciliations. Reconciles general ledger accounts by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.

· Depending on experience, prepare month end financial statements for one operational division, including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flows. This preparation includes a monthly reporting package including KPI data, including detailed explanations for variances from budget. This position would play a key role in the development of the annual budget for each operational division managed.

· Responsible for month end close process, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, and analytical review against prior year and budget.

· Pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; ensuring credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments. Maintains payable accounts by verifying and posting account transactions.

· Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions

· Maintains historical records by filing documents

· Disburses petty cash by recording entry; verifying documentation of uses and ensuring proper accounting in the accounting system

· Reports and pay sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices.

· Responsible for maintaining and reconciling intercompany transactions, including sale, lease, and purchase transactions.

· Updates job knowledge by participating in assigned educational opportunities and professional development.

· Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed. Perform other duties assigned by the Controller and/or CFO.

Working Conditions/Job Environment:

Degree of physical demands usually associated with this position are:

· Light to Medium

· Sitting 95% of time

· Standing 5% of time

· Occasional lifting of supplies and materials

· Extensive use of office equipment and computers

Environmental conditions (physical surroundings and hazards) usually associated with this position are

· Busy, open office area

· Will experience periodic interruptions from department managers pertaining to accounting matters.

· Will experience multiple incoming and outgoing calls.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting Required

Experience: 5 years of general accounting experience (Public Accounting Background Preferred) and at least 3 years of financial and administrative experience

Knowledge: General understanding of Accounting Processes and Procedures, including a general understanding of GAAP and Financial Reporting

Skills and Abilities

· Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information

· Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial files

· Computer skills

· Proficiency in Excel is preferred

· Knowledge of QuickBooks is required

· General Capability in utilization of Microsoft Office Suite

· Analytical and problem-solving skills are desired

· Strong organizational skills required

Salary : $110,000 - $9,000,000