Senior Accountant
About The Position
The Senior Accountant helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of Fermob USA’s financial records and supports the Director of Finance & Operations across the accounting and finance function. The role owns key closing, reconciliation, reporting, compliance, and audit-support activities while contributing to financial analysis, process improvement, and sound business decisions. This position reports to the Director of Finance & Operations and works closely with the Accounting Clerk and teams across the business. The ideal candidate is hands-on, organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Three years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close and account reconciliations.
- Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical, reporting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Sage X3 or a comparable ERP system.
- Experience supporting audits, sales tax compliance, fixed assets, intercompany accounting, or financial planning and analysis.
- Continuous improvement mindset and ability to identify opportunities to streamline processes.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate general ledger and financial records.
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and recurring entries.
- Perform balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities within established deadlines.
- Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for financial reporting and audits.
- Assist with monthly financial statements and Group reporting packages.
- Analyze financial results, trends, and variances and provide clear explanations.
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports to support management decision-making.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, profitability, margin, expense, and working-capital analyses.
- Provide accounting oversight and support for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and bank reconciliations.
- Maintain the fixed asset register and related reconciliations.
- Prepare and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
- Support external audits, sales tax filings, and other regulatory reporting requirements.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, company policies, and Group procedures.
- Serve as a key Finance user for the Sage X3 ERP system.
- Support system testing, process documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work closely with the Accounting Clerk and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely accounting operations.
- Support the Director of Finance & Operations with special projects, financial analyses, and strategic initiatives.
- Manage other duties within or outside of the job description.
Benefits
- Potential corporate bonus.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave.
- Hybrid work opportunity and on-the-job training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
