Summary of Functions:The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the Accounting Manager in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely completion of month-end close activities. This role owns assigned balance sheet accounts, performs reconciliations and analyses, manages expense-related accounting processes, and collaborates cross-functionally to support accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Please note that duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time, with or without prior notice, to meet business needs.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:Prepaid Account Management- Maintain ownership of prepaid accounts, including monthly reconciliations and amortization schedules
- Prepare and post reclassification entries, including OPEX, CAPEX, vendor credits, and true-up adjustments
- Review aging items and partner with stakeholders to resolve outstanding balances.
- Perform monthly fluctuation analysis and provide supporting explanations for account activity
Expense and Credit Card Accounting- Manage end-to-end accounting for corporate credit cards and employee expense reimbursements
- Prepare credit card and non-credit card expense accruals
- Administer the company expense management system, including user maintenance GL mapping, payment processing, reporting, and issue resolution
- Ensure compliance with company policies and timely resolution of discrepancies
RGNI (Received Goods Not Invoiced) Account Management- Serve as co-owner of the monthly RGNI reconciliation process
- Partner with Accounts Payable and Procurement teams to investigate and resolve outstanding items
- Prepare required journal entries and account adjustments
- Track and report monthly metrics related to account aging and resolution progress
General Ledger Accounting and Reconciliations- Prepare and complete assigned balance sheet account reconciliations
- Investigate and resolve reconciling items and account variances on a timely basis
- Maintain ownership and accountability for assigned general ledger accounts
- Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures
Month-End Close and Intercompany Accounting- Prepare, review, and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and other month-end adjustments
- Perform monthly operating expense fluctuation analysis and investigate significant variances
- Complete intercompany reconciliations and coordinate confirmations with affiliated entities
- Prepare and maintain intercompany schedules and supporting documentation
- Support timely and accurate completion of the monthly financial close process
Financial Reporting and Audit Support- Prepare and upload assigned Cognos reporting packages in accordance with reporting deadlines
- Support financial reporting and consolidation activities
- Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
- Respond to auditor requests and assist with year-end audit requirements
Sales Tax/Use Tax- Strong working knowledge of multi-state sales and use tax regulations, with the ability to apply relevant rules accurately and consistently
- Collaborate effectively with Sales Operations, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, and Accounts Payable to ensure proper tax treatment of all customer invoices and vendor transactions
- Ability to identify taxable purchases and record accurate use tax accruals during month-end close
Accounts Payable Backup and Process Improvement- Serve as backup support for Accounts Payable functions during team member absences
- Participate in process improvement, automation, and system enhancement initiatives, including ERP testing and implementation activities
Other Duties- Assist with the organization's forecasting and budgeting processes
- Mentor and support junior team members by offering guidance, reviewing work as needed, and promoting best practices in accounting operations
- Maintain accounting-related forms, policies, and supporting documentation as needed
- Perform other accounting duties and special projects as assigned
Experience and/or Education Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in general ledger accounting, accounts payable, or corporate accounting
- Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) experience preferred
- Supervisory experience a plus
- Demonstrated expertise in account reconciliations and discrepancy resolution
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
- Experience supporting process improvement, automation, or system implementation projects is preferred
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with employees at all organizational levels
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines
- Must comply with all company safety policies and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
Physical Requirements:Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time; jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Salary Range: $90,000 - $103,000
