What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Staff Accountant CPA position at Zippo Manufacturing Company and Careers?
Senior Staff Accountant / CPA
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Includes but is not limited to the following:
- Internal/External Audit Management
- Internal Audit Management – Auditing of internal Finance processes.
- Audit preparation including preparing and leading internal and external audits – organizing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards.
- Serve as lead for consolidation audits, ensuring accurate data and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate globally to facilitate and support completion of global auditing process and compliance.
- Coordinate auditor requests for interim and year-end audits, as well as auditor requests for tax information.
- Review of auditor requests before submission to auditors.
- Financial/Accounting
- Review entries for bonds/equities and the Zipvest board report as part of investment accounting responsibilities.
- Assist in financial reporting on project performance including variances, forecasts, and expenditure tracking.
- Ensure GAAP and tax compliance.
- Process Improvement
- Identify and communicate best practices in financial oversight for the Finance team in an effort to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Provide training and support to other team members on financial aspects of project management and audit readiness.
- Reporting and Communication
- Maintain accurate documentation for processes, audits, and financial performance, and review with appropriate Finance management.
- Perform other related duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
- MBA or Masters in Accounting preferred; CPA required
- 7-10 years of financial statement analysis experience.
- Supervisory experience required.
- Demonstrated Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.
- Knowledge of AX operating system a plus.
Smoking is permitted in most areas of Zippo workplace facilities, other than certain designated non-smoking areas.