Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant with an industry leading manufacturing company.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for a variety of transactions, including accruals, prepayments, reclassifications, and intercompany transactions, with proper supporting documentation
• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation calculations, and reconciliations
• Perform daily and monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 
• Conducting analysis to provide insights into variances and trends that impact the organization's financial health
• Adhering to regulatory and tax requirements while ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing schedules and analyses
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations
• Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting processes by providing relevant financial data and ensuring correct journal entries by cost centers
• Prepare various financial reports and analyses as requested by management
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the general ledger function
• Coordinating with departments such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and operational finance to ensure smooth financial operations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or progress towards CPA certification is a plus
• 4+ years of experience in general ledger accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Experience with cost accounting and inventory accounting in a manufacturing setting is highly preferred
• Experience using SAP or Infor M3 is highly desirable