Senior Accountant

Baxters North America Inc•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded. Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Prepares complex balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports. Analyzes current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. May guide or review the work of support staff. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required.
7+ years of experience in Finance and Accounting.
Account Reconciliation
Balance Sheet Analysis
Bank Reconciliation
Calculate Depreciation
Financial Accounting
Financial Reporting
General Ledger Accounting
Month-End Close
Year-End Close
Revenue Recognition
Spreadsheet Advanced
GAAP Standards
Accounting Software
Technical and Professional Knowledge
Integrity
Problem Solving
Accountability
Work Quality
Time Management
Operational Excellence

Nice To Haves

CPA a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide inputs and uploads into weekly cash flow forecasting model and communicate week over week changes.
Lead the month end closing process and ensure all checklist items are completed.
Reconcile general ledger accounts, post journal entries and analyse trends and variances.
Perform calculations and ensure reserves and accruals are properly stated.
Provide supporting schedules, documentation and information requested for tax preparation.
Maintain fixed asset ledger and depreciation schedules for book and tax.
Support Director of accounting with daily, weekly and monthly financial reporting
Collaborate with outside auditors and provide supporting schedules, documentation and information requested.
Present oral and written reports based on analyses for upper management.
Collect and analyse data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
Review data about material assets, net worth, liabilities, surplus income, and expenditures.
Backup for other positions in Finance, such as accounts payable, cost accounting, and payroll, as required.
Document processes, organize date and recommend efficiency improvements.
Collaborate with production and supporting departments to ensure the food safety and quality of our products.
Perform other duties as assigned.