Job Description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing and performing advanced accounting activities, ensuring accuracy of financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and supporting financial analysis and decision-making. This role typically supervises accounting staff, manages complex accounting tasks, and assists with audits, budgeting, financial controls and balance sheet reconciliations.

This role will have a significant role in the management and oversight of the AP and AR functions including overall process improvements to the procure to pay and order to cash process.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Monthly closing of AP and AR.
• Manage and oversee general ledger activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
• Analyze financial data and provide insightful reporting to management
• Assist in budget preparation and financial forecasting
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes
• Review work prepared by staff accountants to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate with external auditors and assist with audit preparations
• Monitor and improve internal accounting controls and procedures
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains
• Assist with tax preparation and regulatory reporting when required.
• Participate and contribute to the implementation of new ERP.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5-8+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Experience with ERP systems and accounting software (Great Plains/Microsoft Business Dynamics)
• Knowledge and understanding of cost accounting concepts and practical applications.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA certification preferred (or in progress).
• Experience managing or mentoring accounting staff.
• Experience with financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
• Background in manufacturing or cost accounting

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Leadership and team management
• Effective communication and reporting skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities