Senior Accountant

US Cargo Systems•Goldsboro, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant provides financial and administrative support by ensuring daily transactions are recorded in a timely manner, maintaining management reporting, analyzing variances, and supporting the month-end close process. The Senior Accountant will ensure that established policies and procedures are followed efficiently, in a timely manner, and accurately.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Accounting or business degree) with 2-4 years minimum related experience or Associate’s degree (Accounting or business degree) with 4-6 years minimum related experience
Manufacturing business knowledge preferred
Experience with Oracle EBS, Infor Syteline, or similar ERP software
Ability to drive results and prioritize effectively
Strong understanding of accounting principles, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements
Proficiency in MS Office, including the ability to operate computerized accounting and spreadsheets
High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality
Excellent data entry skills
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Effective verbal, listening, and written communication skills
Effective organizational, stress, and time management skills
Strong critical thinking skills
Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
This position requires access to export control information. To conform to US Export Control regulations, the applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the US Government.

Responsibilities

Prepare and enter journal entries as part of the month-end close process.
Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts and maintain supporting schedules.
Review variances and provide explanations as part of the month-end close review.
Provide forecast updates throughout the month for specific expense categories.
Execute internal controls on a monthly and quarterly basis.
Maintain daily management reporting related to sales.
Generate and distribute invoices to customers.
Post payments and reconcile cash.
Monitor customer accounts for timely payment and follow up on past-due invoices.
Implement effective collection strategies to reduce aged receivables.
Prepare working capital reports for management on a weekly basis.
Support audit requests.
All other duties as assigned.