Job Summary: The Sr. Accountant will be responsible for the day-to-day cash and accounts receivable application operations and related accounting activities.
Job Expectations:- Provide training and ongoing support to team members and new hires; serve as a subject matter expert for cash, receivables, and general accounting processes
- Meet or exceed productivity and accuracy standards in completing daily, weekly and monthly assignments, including month end closing tasks
- Prepare accounting entries such as cash, accruals, accounts receivable and net sales journal entries; ensure timely and accurate reconciliations
- Prepare variance analysis for month-end close
- Review and verify the accuracy of work performed by Staff Accountant or new hires
- Collaborate with team and technical resources to identify, research, and resolve issues such as mis-applied payments, cash application variances, aging discrepancies, missing orders, and other operational challenges
- Prepare and contribute to weekly and monthly aging reports, ensuring completeness and accuracy before submission to the manager
- Support debt related deliverables such as preparing monthly aging report for Borrowing Base Calculation
- Process and validate customer payments, including clearing orders, applying cash, and verifying payment details
- Proactively research and resolve problems encountered in daily operations, escalating as needed
- Maintain clear communication with the manager, providing updates on key issues, risks, and process improvements
- Partner with the manager to identify process gaps or challenges and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Perform administrative and operational tasks, including maintaining organized documentation, completing special projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
- Assist with audit requirements and SOX compliance, ensuring timely and accurate responses to requests.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Required:
- Detail oriented with strong analytical skills
- Strong organizational and communication
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Must have a sense of urgency with the ability to meet deadlines and analyze a high volume of accounts receivable activities
- Must be able to handle multiple priorities and effectively meet deadlines
- Ability to work in fast paced environment
Equipment Knowledge- Experience with SAP S4 Hana
- Experience with SQL is a plus
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience with Google Business Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms) preferred
- Experience with Blackline preferred
Experience Requirements: Generally, requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting and accounts receivable experience.
Education Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
- Professional accreditation such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience.
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Compensation:
The expected salary range for this role is $92,000 - $100,000 USD. The actual base pay offered will be determined by factors such as the candidate's relevant experience, education, geographic location, and internal equity.
