General Purpose and Scope of Position:The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing financial records, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and supporting the month-end close process. This role is key in maintaining the financial integrity of the organization and will require collaboration with various departments. This individual should approach challenges with a resourceful mindset, solving problems independently and confidently.
Key Responsibilities:- Financial Reporting: Prepare, review, and maintain accurate financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Month-End Close: Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring all entries are recorded correctly and deadlines are met.
- General Ledger Management: Maintain the general ledger, reviewing entries for accuracy and ensuring proper classifications.
- Reconciliations: Perform account reconciliations for all major accounts, ensuring discrepancies are identified and resolved.
- Audit Support: Assist with external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations for variances and other inquiries.
- Financial Analysis: Prepare and analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
- New Vendor Compliance: Review and create new vendors to be entered and maintained in our ERP.
- Accountability: Take ownership of your projects, ensuring they are completed efficiently and to a high standard. Completing tasks with minimal supervision.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 2 years in a senior role
- Supervisory experience is preferred, but not required
Key Skills and Abilities Include: - Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) and financial regulations.
- Proficiency with accounting software, preferably MS Great Plains or MS Dynamics 365 and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Exposure/knowledge of foreign currency translations.
- Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits:- In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $74,300 - $99,110. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience.
- This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://mywebenefits.com/
Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.
