Position OverviewThe Senior Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial statements and will own parts of the month-end closing process, review the work of the accounts receivable and accounts payable staff and identify ways to streamline accounting systems. This role will include GL reconciliations/postings, enhancing and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and will be involved in sales tax management. In addition, this role will be a part of the audit process.
Key Responsibilities & Duties- Maintain accurate financial statements by reconciling accounts and posting journal entries.
- Responsible for some pieces of the month-end closing.
- Review AR and AP functions as needed.
- Collaborate with team members to improve accounting processes and procedures.
- Support audits as needed
- Monitor and ensure adherence to company accounting policies.
- Integral part of sales tax filings in Avalara.
- Fixed Asset Review
- Manage Reconciliation on high transactional Accounts Receivable (Amazon/B2C and B2B).
- Analyze financial data and prepare reports for management review
Qualifications & Skills:- Accounting degree required
- 5+ years of overall accounting experience with a consumer goods Company; Audit or CPA preferred; must understand inventory accounting)
- A/R and A/P exp: 1 year
- Strong Excel skills and comfort working with reconciliations and large data sets.
- Knowledge of US GAAP
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with month-end close procedures and financial reporting
- Ability to work independently, have a thirst for learning, proven ability to multitask and prioritize deadlines
- Analytical problem solver who constantly strives to improves processes and procedures.
- Experience/exposure in manufacturing/CPG industry a plus.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
