Senior Accountant

Sewer Equipment Co Of America • Dixon, IL

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About The Position

Sewer Equipment is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in overseeing financial activities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to the company's management. We are looking for employees who can: Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision Interact professionally with other employees and customers Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or related industry
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Intercompany accounting
• General ledger maintenance
• Monthly and Quarterly ledger closings
• Annual budget preparation and monthly variance analysis
• Prepare and file various tax returns, including corporate income tax, sales tax, and property tax filings
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset and depreciation schedules
• Create and update monthly Plant Book reports for upper management to support business decision-making Ad hoc reporting
• Assist with financial, bank, tax, and generally liability audits
• Cross train with Controller and Director of Finance functions
• Train, mentor, and help other accounting functions such as accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Aid in the preparation of internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system
• Reconcile all asset and liability accounts monthly/quarterly/annually
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance available after 60 days of employment
• Company paid Life, Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness
• 401k Plan with company match after one year of employment
• 80 hours of paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior