SR Corporate Accountant

Summary:

The Senior Accountant will work cooperatively with our Assistant Controller and Corporate Controller in the day-to-day management of the general accounting function.  They will also be a key contributor to month end close, lead cash management, and assist in overseeing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.

Responsibilities:

• Heavily involved in month end close process through journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis including, but not limited to bank reconciliations, prepaids, and various accruals.
• Cash management activities including weekly and monthly bank reporting requirements, daily internal reporting, daily reconciliation, and weekly rolling cash forecasting of 3 months
• Track and Capitalize Fixed Assets
• Assist Accounting Manager with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable reaching key department goals such as DSO/DPO target and timely invoice keying metrics
• Inventory, Goods Received Not Invoiced (“GRNI”) and Purchase Order 3-way match experience a plus
• Complete assigned journal entries and reconciliations accurately and by the due date
• Assist in developing and documenting policies and procedures, including system requirements and internal controls
• Tax and other compliance to include sales and use tax, estimated tax payments, business license renewals, state annual reports, registering for new jurisdictions, and obtaining sales tax exemption certificates for customers
• Other Accounting tasks as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field required, Master’s Degree preferred
• CPA/CMA preferred, but not required
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in general accounting and month-end close
• Advanced computer skills including Excel and a major ERP system; with Oracle and Epicor preferred

Key Competencies:

• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic, quick-paced work environment
• Seeks continuous improvement and streamlines processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to explain accounting concepts to other accounting personnel and non-accountants
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and accuracy focused
• Judgment and decision-making ability

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

NOTE: The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job