Sr, GL Accountant

Overhead Door•Lewisville, TX

About The Position

This position provides financial accounting, reporting, and analysis support to the corporate division and all other company divisions. It is responsible for monthly financial statement close activities, general ledger entries and reconciliations, quarterly reporting support, audit schedules, and analysis of financial fluctuations. The role also supports expense allocation schedules, works with internal departments and external auditors, and participates in a variety of projects. Showing up on time and being ready to work regularly scheduled hours is an essential function of the job.

Requirements

At least 2–5 years of related experience; experience in a publicly held company is preferred.
2–5 years of progressive experience in financial or general ledger accounting and reporting.
Strong cost and inventory accounting experience.
Knowledge of current Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Track record of making procedural and efficiency improvements.
Advanced knowledge of Excel and ability to work comfortably with other Microsoft Office programs.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent collaboration skills for working closely with other departments and external auditors.
Organizational ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
Customer focus and a positive, can-do attitude.
Enthusiasm and drive to learn the business and grow with the company.
Attention to detail and strong research and analytical skills for investigating account reconciliation differences.
Exceptional analytical skills and ability to understand the impact of operations on financial results.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
CPA or CPA candidate; the posting also states B.S. in Accounting.

Nice To Haves

Related experience in a publicly held company.
Prior public accounting experience.
Knowledge of Progress/MXP/HP5000 and Hyperion Essbase software.
CPA or CPA candidate.

Responsibilities

Manage monthly financial statement close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and close coordination.
Create and post adjusting journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations in accordance with established reporting standards and GAAP requirements.
Assist with quarterly consolidation and reporting packages for the parent company.
Assist with quarterly audit schedules for quarterly reviews and the year-end external audit.
Perform monthly and quarterly fluctuation analysis and work with personnel across departments to identify and explain variances.
Provide written and verbal summaries of analytical research to departments and management as required.
Respond to questions from internal departments and external auditors.
Develop and maintain effective, professional, and respectful working relationships.
Assist in preparing schedules to allocate budgeted and actual expenses, such as pension and insurance.
Manage multiple ledger account reconciliations and resolve reconciliation issues, including identifying new issues.
Participate in a wide variety of projects.
Show up on time and be ready to work regularly scheduled hours.