Experience with month-end closing process and variance analysis
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel with advanced functions
Familiarity with multiple ERP/accounting software, including Microsoft Dynamics 365
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize multiple projects under deadlines
Willingness to travel up to 10% to various business units
Experience working within a multi-entity organization
Interest in pursuing CPA certification.
Responsibilities
Support monthly financial close process for eight entities in the Industrial/Agricultural segment
Prepare journal entries across various accounting activities
Review Income Statements and perform variance analysis
Review and reconcile Balance Sheets using FloQast
Assist in tax return preparations and payments
Communicate with corporate staff, auditors, and other stakeholders
Handle ad hoc reporting or projects as assigned by the Controller
Assist with treasury transactions and reporting.
Benefits
Opportunity to work within a dynamic team across multiple locations
Involvement in integration projects with advanced ERP systems
Exposure to a diverse set of financial operations in a multi-entity environment
Chance to develop skills in financial reporting and variance analysis
Potential pathways for career advancement and professional development including CPA support.
Full Job Description
This Opportunity
The Senior Accountant will support the financial operations of eight locations which produce the highest quality coolant filtration products for industrial manufacturing and expertise that spans the agricultural industry with a focus on wet and dry milling. Working with employees at these locations, they will be responsible for the financial reporting, accounting, and banking activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Controller of the Industrial/Agricultural segment, the Senior Accountant will support the monthly financial close processes for all entities in this segment, helping to ensure accurate and timely results
Prepare journal entries for accounting-related activities such as Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), cash, payroll, fixed assets, inventory, prepaids, intercompany, credit cards, month-end accruals, and etc.
Review Income Statement and perform variance analysis
Review Balance Sheets and prepare reconciliations in FloQast with proper supporting documentation
Assist with sales, use, and income tax returns and payments
Correspond with corporate staff, subsidiaries staff, auditors, inquiries, and other parties
Ad hoc tasks, reporting, or projects as assigned by Controller of Industrial/Agricultural segment
May assist with treasury matters including transactions and reporting
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting
5+ years of accounting and or finance experience
Experience completing month-end closing process and variance analysis
Proficiency of Microsoft Suite products such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel (including creation of pivot tables and VLOOKUP)
Work with multiple Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/accounting software packages and assist with ongoing Microsoft Dynamics 365 integration projects
Effectively communicate verbally and in written documentation
Prioritize projects to meet business deadlines
Ability to travel up to 10% to designated business units
Experience in a multi-entity organization
Future interest in obtaining, earning, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
