General Overview: The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the company's financial records across manufacturing, inventory, intercompany, and international operations. This role owns key month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and cost accounting activities while partnering closely with FP&A, Tax, Operations, and international entities. The position requires strong technical accounting expertise, SAP experience, and the ability to operate independently while serving as a subject matter expert and mentor to junior staff. This role covers US and Canada operations.
Key Responsibilities:Financial Close & Reporting- Prepare and review journal entries and supporting work papers in accordance with GAAP and IFRS for US and Canada.
- Own month-end close activities including variance analysis, accruals, cost center reviews, and balance sheet integrity.
- Ensure timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close in alignment
with corporate and HQ deadlines.
Inventory, Cost & Manufacturing Accounting- Prepare and reconcile monthly inventory balance sheet accounts and analyze inventory movements.
- Perform standard and actual cost runs and analyze variances to ensure accuracy and explainability.
- Support asset and lease accounting in compliance with IFRS standards.
Balance Sheet, Intercompany & International Accounting- Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts including prepaid expenses, provisions, and reserves.
- Prepare, post, and reconcile intercompany transactions.
- Review and oversee accounting activities for the Canadian entity and support cross-border reporting accuracy.
Business Partnership & Cross-Functional Support- Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for key accounts.
- Act as a finance business partner to operations and other departments by providing accounting guidance and financial insights.
- Support Tax in reviewing, posting, and reconciling tax-related entries.
Compliance, Controls & Audit- Ensure accounting activities comply with IFRS, GAAP, SOX, and internal corporate policies.
- Monitor assigned accounting areas for compliance with updated accounting standards and HQ procedures.
- Participate in annual audits and ensure timely delivery of audit documentation and support.
Process Improvement & Knowledge Transfer- Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes, controls, and documentation.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff and cross-functional partners.
Qualifications:Education&Certifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- CPA or CPA-eligible preferred but not required.
Experience- 3-6 years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing, consumer goods, or related industries.
- Strong background in inventory, cost accounting, and month-end close.
- Experience supporting international entities and intercompany accounting preferred.
Technical Skills- SAP experience required
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, SOX/internal controls, and financial reporting
standards.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with accounting systems and reporting
tools.
Competencies- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders.
- Ability to operate independently while serving as a trusted finance partner and
mentor.
This job description provides a general outline of responsibilities and qualifications but is subject to adjustments based on specific company needs.
This role is a hybrid position with onsite expectations in Secuacus, NJ 3-days/week.
