Senior Accountant

American Superconductor•Queensbury, NY

24d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

This position will support key accounting functions with a focus on ASC 606 revenue recognition, SEC reporting, and complex reconciliation. This role will play a critical part in preparing accurate financial statements and ensuring compliance with GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and internal controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
3-5 years relevant accounting experience
Strong understanding of GAAP, ASC 606, and ASC 842
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.) required
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to manage multiple deadlines
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to collaborate across departments
Detail-oriented
Proactive mindset
Strong sense of ownership
US Citizen

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA track
3+ years relevant accounting experience in a public company or public accounting environment
Strong understanding of GAAP, ASC 606, and ASC 842
Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley internal control frameworks
Experience with Oracle ERP or similar systems strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Take ownership of core accounting processes
Provide guidance to junior team members, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive process improvements and ensure timely, accurate reporting
Prepare and review complex monthly journal entries, including those related to deferred revenue, leases, and other technical areas
Perform and oversee account reconciliation and analysis for key balance sheet accounts such as accounts receivable, restricted cash, deferred revenue, inventory, and lease accounting
Review and assess customer invoicing for proper sales tax application and manage the related accounting for accrued sales tax
Review and reconcile inventory accounts, conduct audits when necessary, and review/update components costs
Prepare and file multi-state sales tax returns in a timely and accurate manner
Collaborate with the AR team to support collections, aging analysis, and customer communications
Work with plant controller on cash flow forecasting
Maintain and reconcile general ledger subsidiary records, including accounts receivable ledgers and external lease software systems
Prepare detailed audit schedules for both quarterly reviews and annual audits
Respond to auditor inquiries as needed
Support the company’s SOX compliance by preparing schedules and ensuring proper documentation of key controls
Serve as a resource and mentor to junior accounting staff; assist in training and reviewing their work when appropriate
Participate in process improvement initiatives and take the lead on ad hoc projects and analyses to support the finance team’s goals
Other tasks as required