Accountant - #26-26659

US Tech Solutions•Erie, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant works under the direction of the Plant Controller and partners with Plant Management and Professional Tools Finance to ensure accounting periods close accurately and on time. The role spans cost accounting, profit and loss, balance-sheet activities—including trade working capital and fixed assets—and other ad hoc reporting and analysis. It supports monthly accounting processes, general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close, while recommending and implementing process changes to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Duties are performed in accordance with GAAP and company policies and procedures. The position offers a remote-work option for up to three days per week and a flexible schedule, provided the employee works during core hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The stated assignment duration is six months and could become temp-to-perm.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
At least two years of experience in accounting or finance.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and within a group environment.
Strong computer and analytical skills.
Accounting-focused background and good knowledge of GAAP.
ERP experience.
Strong process and continuous-improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of relevant work experience.
Cost accounting experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, record, and confirm intercompany transactions.
Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP, tax, and management reporting requirements.
Publish financial statements and templates for upload to Professional Tools HFM.
Deliver reporting and analysis to support the close.
Coordinate and plan the month-end close process to meet timelines.
Post costs and prepare or enter cost entries.
Prepare and post labor and payroll entries.
Prepare and oversee account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items promptly.
Post cash receipts and help resolve accounts receivable issues.
Manage capital-spend reporting and planning.
Estimate depreciation expense based on changing information and capital requirements.
Participate in the annual physical inventory process.
Participate in cross-functional process-improvement initiatives in an integrated ERP environment.
Assist in reviewing and improving internal-control processes, including controls and segregation of duties.
Perform other tasks requested by the Controller, managers, and Professional Tools Finance.
Support general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end closing activities.
Recommend and implement process changes to increase effectiveness and efficiency.