What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Superior Essex Communications?
General Purpose Of The Position
This position is responsible for month-end closing (journal entries, reconciliations, reports), and account analysis. This person must be able to work independently and with little supervision.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
This position is responsible for month-end closing (journal entries, reconciliations, reports), and account analysis. This person must be able to work independently and with little supervision.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Participate in monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP and IFRS
- Prepare and/or review monthly Balance Sheet account reconciliations
- Prepare P&L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for quarterly audits
- Responsible for Chart of Accounts maintenance in general ledger system
- Responsible for Supplier master maintenance
- Prepare Lease accounting schedules and entries in compliance with GAAP and IFRS
- Consolidation and management reporting as a holding company
- Analyze trends and identify unusual transactions requiring investigation
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis as requested
- Interact with internal and external auditors and assist with related deliverables
- Assist a maintenance activity for company accounting policies
- Works closely with Treasury and FP&A department
- Provide cross-functional support based on situational needs
- Strong analytical skills and good work ethic
- Excellent attentiveness to detail
- Strong self-starter and ability to work independently and with little supervision
- Able to meet deadlines given with accurate and complete information
- Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in use of Microsoft Word
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required
- 5 or more years as Senior Accountant in a medium to large sized organization
- Manufacturing industry experience is preferred
- GAAP and IFRS experience are preferred