Senior Staff Accountant CPA

Zippo Manufacturing Company•Bradford, PA

About The Position

Senior Staff Accountant / CPA PRIMARY DUTIES: Includes but is not limited to the following: Internal/External Audit Management Internal Audit Management – Auditing of internal Finance processes. Audit preparation including preparing and leading internal and external audits – organizing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards. Serve as lead for consolidation audits, ensuring accurate data and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Collaborate globally to facilitate and support completion of global auditing process and compliance. Coordinate auditor requests for interim and year-end audits, as well as auditor requests for tax information. Review of auditor requests before submission to auditors. Financial/Accounting Review entries for bonds/equities and the Zipvest board report as part of investment accounting responsibilities. Assist in financial reporting on project performance including variances, forecasts, and expenditure tracking. Ensure GAAP and tax compliance. Process Improvement Identify and communicate best practices in financial oversight for the Finance team in an effort to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Provide training and support to other team members on financial aspects of project management and audit readiness. Reporting and Communication Maintain accurate documentation for processes, audits, and financial performance, and review with appropriate Finance management. Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
CPA required
7-10 years of financial statement analysis experience
Supervisory experience required
Demonstrated Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required

Nice To Haves

MBA or Masters in Accounting preferred
Knowledge of AX operating system a plus

Responsibilities

Internal/External Audit Management
Internal Audit Management – Auditing of internal Finance processes
Audit preparation including preparing and leading internal and external audits – organizing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards
Serve as lead for consolidation audits, ensuring accurate data and compliance with all regulatory requirements
Collaborate globally to facilitate and support completion of global auditing process and compliance
Coordinate auditor requests for interim and year-end audits, as well as auditor requests for tax information
Review of auditor requests before submission to auditors
Review entries for bonds/equities and the Zipvest board report as part of investment accounting responsibilities
Assist in financial reporting on project performance including variances, forecasts, and expenditure tracking
Ensure GAAP and tax compliance
Identify and communicate best practices in financial oversight for the Finance team in an effort to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Provide training and support to other team members on financial aspects of project management and audit readiness
Maintain accurate documentation for processes, audits, and financial performance, and review with appropriate Finance management
Perform other related duties as assigned