Senior Accountant

RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC•Arlington, TX

23d•$80,000 - $80,000

About The Position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES: •Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data, preparing reports. •Perform month and year end closing procedures related to all general ledger accounts. •Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations and schedules. •Create and enter journal entries and review and approve journal entries made by other accounting team members. •Perform research related to GAAP and other accounting regulatory issues. •Assist in the preparation of financial information, ensuring the completeness and accuracy, while maintaining timeliness and accessibility, of the financial information prepared. •Performs audits and documents control procedures related to company credit cards issued. •Performs or reviews all work performed related to areas identified as complex or that pose a significant risk, including recording of inventory and payroll. •Review and approve normal payroll reports for accuracy and completeness. •Other duties as needed. •Commitment to the organization’s values; High Standards, Bias for Action, Teamwork, Customer Obsession, Trust, Accountability, Innovation and Growth & Learning.

Requirements

Solid understanding of basic and complex accounting principles and procedures
Strong technical accounting skills
Strong math proficiency related to arithmetic and algebra.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to foster and maintain business and client relationships.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
Strong general computer usage such as proper use of email and messaging applications, use of web-based portals for banks, vendors, and/or suppliers, and use of financial record systems
Ability to use ERP system to make all necessary entries that could be required during the year.
Physical ability to access filing storage and carry up to 25 pounds.
Strong organizational skills to ensure completeness of records.
Ability to read and interpret financial and business agreements.
Ability to follow written instructions of a highly detailed and technical nature.
Ability to work well independently while maintaining proper efficiency.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Strong understanding of control environment and relation to the accounting department
Ability to research relevant accounting topics for proper guidance related to current and future accounting pronouncements related to accounting standards.
Bachelor or Masters (preferred) degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a business-related area.
Five (5) or more years of relative experience in general ledger accounting, preferably in a manufacturing organization.
Strong GAAP understanding.
Significant Experience with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills with the ability to manipulate spreadsheets, create pivot tables and summarize data from multiple sources.
Significant experience using an ERP system to enter and record business related information.
Significant experience accessing and using online systems for business purposes.
Significant experience researching technical information, preferably of an accounting nature.
Significant experience maintaining a proper control environment.

Responsibilities

Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data, preparing reports.
Perform month and year end closing procedures related to all general ledger accounts.
Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations and schedules.
Create and enter journal entries and review and approve journal entries made by other accounting team members.
Perform research related to GAAP and other accounting regulatory issues.
Assist in the preparation of financial information, ensuring the completeness and accuracy, while maintaining timeliness and accessibility, of the financial information prepared.
Performs audits and documents control procedures related to company credit cards issued.
Performs or reviews all work performed related to areas identified as complex or that pose a significant risk, including recording of inventory and payroll.
Review and approve normal payroll reports for accuracy and completeness.
Other duties as needed.