Sr. Accountant

Premier Staffing Solution•Leetonia, OH

About The Position

Job Summary: This role is responsible for executing month end and quarter end close activities, preparing journal entries and accruals, reconciling balance sheet accounts, preparing management reports and supporting schedules. Supervisory Responsibilities: · None Key Responsibilities Month End and Quarter-End Close · Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, amortization schedules and reversing entries · Amortize bank loan fees and prepaid items, including insurance, property taxes, credit insurance, remelt, extrusion, fabrication and G&A · Accrue property taxes and other period end obligations · Verify that all accruals and amortizations are complete and accurately recorded · Support the Controller in completing the close process and producing accurate financial reports Expense Allocations · Allocate natural gas costs · Allocate wages to the proper cost centers Account Reconciliations · Reconcile trade accounts receivable and accounts payable · Ensure accurate recording of lease interest and notes payable activity · Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances Payroll and Benefits Accruals · Post accruals for salary bonuses, workers' compensation insurance, hourly vacation, employer 401(k) match, medical insurance, and dependent care/health flex spending Sales Commissions and Tax · Accrue salesman commissions · Record commercial activities tax (CAT) liability · Prepare the quarterly CAT filing. General Accounting Support · Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies · Support audit and internal review requests as needed · Identify issues, investigate root causes, and recommend corrective actions · Uphold internal controls and documentation standards

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting
3-5 years of progressive accounting experience with month end close
Strong understanding of accrual accounting and GAAP
Experience with Epicor, D365 or similar ERP systems
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups)
Ability to manage multiple close activities and meet deadlines
Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail with the ability to work independently
Effective communication and collaboration with cross functional teams
Commitment to internal controls and compliance
Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
Must be eligible to work in the United States, visa sponsorships are not available

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA eligible

Responsibilities

Execute month end and quarter end close activities
Prepare journal entries and accruals
Reconcile balance sheet accounts
Prepare management reports and supporting schedules
Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, amortization schedules and reversing entries
Amortize bank loan fees and prepaid items, including insurance, property taxes, credit insurance, remelt, extrusion, fabrication and G&A
Accrue property taxes and other period end obligations
Verify that all accruals and amortizations are complete and accurately recorded
Support the Controller in completing the close process and producing accurate financial reports
Allocate natural gas costs
Allocate wages to the proper cost centers
Reconcile trade accounts receivable and accounts payable
Ensure accurate recording of lease interest and notes payable activity
Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
Post accruals for salary bonuses, workers' compensation insurance, hourly vacation, employer 401(k) match, medical insurance, and dependent care/health flex spending
Accrue salesman commissions
Record commercial activities tax (CAT) liability
Prepare the quarterly CAT filing
Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
Support audit and internal review requests as needed
Identify issues, investigate root causes, and recommend corrective actions
Uphold internal controls and documentation standards