Senior Staff Accountant

Boon Edam•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Boon Edam is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support accurate and timely financial reporting and accounting operations. The role maintains the general ledger, supports month-end and year-end close and audit activities, manages tax and cash processes, and helps other departments resolve accounting and transactional questions. The position also contributes to business decision-making through projects assigned by the Controller or CFO, while safeguarding financial integrity through documentation, GAAP knowledge, and internal controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field of study.
Five years of experience in the accounting field.
Excellent analytical skills and a sound understanding of accounting principles and internal controls.
Detail-oriented.
Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with strong Excel skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team and actively contribute to team success.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain the general ledger and facilitate the month-end close to ensure accurate, timely reporting.
Prepare and reconcile month-end reporting schedules; reconcile product revenues and costs and analyze differences.
Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
Complete general ledger account reconciliations as part of month-end close and as needed.
Administer corporate income and other tax payments as communicated by company auditors.
Administer sales and use tax payments, and reconcile and close Avalara transactions each month.
Manage the travel and expense reporting system and keep reporting current and accurate.
Review open orders in the accounting system periodically and determine how to resolve them.
Follow up with customers about payment discrepancies, including sales tax and freight short pays; assist Accounts Receivable with collections and serve as backup to the Credit & Collections Specialist.
Prepare cash transactions, including booking cash and credit card receipts, customer deposits, and overpayments.
Complete daily and monthly cash account reconciliations.
Prepare and distribute cash reports to support organizational cash planning.
Assist other departments with questions about processes and transactional issues.
Perform projects assigned by the Controller or CFO to contribute to business decision-making.
Assist with the year-end audit by providing information to external auditors and ensuring processes are followed throughout the year.
Protect financial integrity through process documentation and controls, knowledge of GAAP and standards in the internal accounting manual, and adherence to internal control procedures.
Maintain and improve job knowledge by staying aware of new regulations and participating in educational opportunities.