Sr Accountant

Dart Container•Mason, MI

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a role that challenges you to think deeper? Join a team where you’ll own complex accounting areas, strengthen your technical expertise, and help drive more efficient, effective financial processes. Dart Container is seeking a Senior Accountant who is naturally curious, detail-oriented, and motivated to continuously improve.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Accounting or related field of study
Four (4) years of accounting experience with a focus in manufacturing industry accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience
CPA license, OR five (5) years of progressive Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) accounting experience with a focus in manufacturing or equivalent combination of experience
Ability to comprehend and account for moderately complex business transactions, in compliance with GAAP
Microsoft Excel skills to include the ability to create spreadsheets (e.g., formulas such as V-lookup, graphs, pivot tables)
Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processes to internal customers
Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
Proven analytical problem solver
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to utilize business sense and creativity to develop new ideas and solutions
Organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision
Works well in a team environment, working towards the common goal of the department as a whole

Nice To Haves

ERP systems experience (SAP preferred)
Intercompany transactions
Exposure to large data sets or complex environments
Power BI or similar tools (nice to have)

Responsibilities

Accurately prepare and post advanced journal entries
Prepare and analyze account reconciliations and supporting schedules
Prepare detailed reports for analysis
Responsible for the timely month-end and year-end close of the general ledger and related external audits
Assist in the preparation of month-end and year-end financial reporting package to management and external business partners. This includes report preparation, following up on variances, data analysis and account review.
Create accurate and concise verbal and written communications to internal departments and external business partners about accounting-related information
Maintain secure control of accounting-related documentation; invoices, checks, journal entries, financial statements
Understand how the other functional areas (including Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Human Capital Management, and Supply Chain Management) impact Finance in the current ERP system
Participate in special projects individually or as part of a cross-functional team
Maintain accurate job aids for all duties assigned