Senior Accountant
About The Position
This role is responsible for assisting with month-end close processes, including preparing and posting journal entries to the general ledger. The Senior Accountant will also prepare monthly account reconciliations, review and investigate general ledger expense accounts, and perform variance analysis. Ensuring compliance with internal control policies in a SOX environment and assisting with audit requests are key responsibilities. The position also involves reviewing purchase requisitions, setting up new vendors, supporting budget and forecasting activities, and mentoring accounting staff. Participation in special projects and other accounting duties as assigned is also expected.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or closely related field required
- 5+ years’ progressive experience at a Senior Accountant level
- Strong ERP and accounting systems experience required
- Experience with Oracle a plus
Nice To Haves
- Experience with a publicly traded company
- Experience in a Manufacturing environment
- Experience in a Global organization
Responsibilities
- Assist with month-end close processes, including preparing and posting journal entries to the general ledger
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations and research/resolve reconciling items
- Review and investigate general ledger expense accounts for unusual charges
- Prepare various schedules and reports for month and quarter end closing
- Perform variance analysis and prepare commentary explaining period-over-period fluctuations
- Ensure compliance with internal control policies in a SOX environment
- Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries
- Review purchase requisitions for appropriate account coding
- Set up new vendors in Oracle cloud and ensure appropriate documentation is maintained
- Support budget and forecasting activities
- Identify and make recommendations for continuous process improvement
- Mentor and provide guidance to accounting staff while fostering a collaborative team environment
- Participate in special projects and perform other accounting duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
