Sr. Accountant

Agri-Mark/Cabot Creamery•Waitsfield, VT

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing key accounting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. This role works closely with the accounting team and cross-functional partners to maintain compliance with GAAP, improve processes, and support audits. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

BS Accounting or Finance
5+ years of progressive experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative mindset
Organized, strong work ethic and detail-oriented
Passionate with an ability to identify opportunities to streamline processes
Strong knowledge of Microsoft suite
Desire to learn the fundamentals of the industry and take on new challenges
Ability to work independently and multi-task in a flexible, fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA a plus
Supervisory experience a plus but not required
JD Edwards, SAGE and systems conversion experience a plus

Responsibilities

Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations (manage the account reconciliation process)
Analyze financial data and investigate variances against budget and prior periods
Assist in month-end and year-end activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting
Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Maintain strong documentation standards for journal entries and account reconciliations
Develop an understanding of the business and forge strong relationships with the manufacturing sites and other departments
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements
Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to inquiries
Responsible for the fixed asset monthly process
Partner with FP&A and accounting resources to ensure budget details are loaded properly
Ownership of payroll and benefit accounting entries as required
Responsible for all grant accounting inclusive of accounting, tracking and reconciliation
Oversee and ensure the accuracy of expense reporting module - Certify
Manage the lease accounting setup, monthly accounting, reconciliation and compliance
Provide strategic oversight and governance for all R&D tax credit activities across the organization
Lead a monthly Capital Committee meeting and collaborate with project managers
Assist with special projects, and policy updates as needed
Drive process improvements to streamline the flow of information within the department and across the company’s sites
Key accounting resource supporting the conversion and implementation of a new ERP system
Provide guidance and review the work of accountants
Perform other duties as assigned