Senior Accountant/ Assistant Controller

Caesarstone•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant will understand accounting, controls, the general ledger and financial forecasting. This role provides management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts and preparation of management financial reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Three (3) plus years of general ledger accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment
Excellent general ledger knowledge and sound understanding of accounting principles in both theory and practical application
Experience in Sarbanes Oxley environment with development and oversight of control procedures
Excellent analytical and modeling skills
Exceptional MS Excel skills including usage of pivot tables and lookups
Proficient in MS PowerPoint
High attention to detail with the ability to multi-task in a high demand environment
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

Nice To Haves

CPA or other similar certification considered favorably
Experience with Oracle preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.
Liaise with Inventory & Cost Analyst to plan and conduct periodic internal audits of policies and procedures at all company warehouse locations and perform periodic internal audits in the HQ and administrative offices
Prepare written audit reports to Senior Management following monitoring activities of prior audit findings
Assist in and collect requested documentation for quarterly and annual external audits
Prepare and enter monthly journal entries including month end accruals
Assist in the monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing process
Assist in annual inventory counts
Support accounting and ops teams with coordination and analysis of periodic inventory cycle counts of all company warehouse locations
Prepare corporate state sales and use tax returns
Prepare and submit government reporting (e.g. BEA and US Census Bureau)
Research and correct account discrepancies
Provide accounting assistance to operational and sales personnel
Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures, recommending changes.
Assist staff accountant with cash reconciliations and other matters
Calculate provision for bad debt each quarter
Prepare general ledger account reconciliations on a monthly basis
Prepare HFM reporting package on a monthly basis
Record payroll journal entry after each payroll cycle
Prepare intercompany invoices and payments as needed
Prepare and submit business property tax and business license filings
Record new fixed asset additions and post depreciation expense