Staff Accountant II

Zonatherm Products, Inc

just now•Onsite

About The Position

With over 50 years of proven performance, Zonatherm Products and ThermFlo provide complete, end-to-end solutions for essential and mission critical power and cooling systems serving industries from data centers, hospitals and municipalities to industrial and commercial facilities. From initial planning and expert guidance to custom equipment, system design, installation, and ongoing support, we deliver a fully integrated approach that keeps operations running smoothly. We are seeking a highly motivated Staff Accountant II with progressive experience in accounting and financial analysis, within small to mid-sized businesses. The Staff Accountant II is responsible for leading accounting and the financial information of our two sister companies and plays a critical role in both accounting operations and financial planning & analysis (FP&A). This role is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and is eager to make a measurable impact on business performance. Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, the target candidate for this role is a strong communicator, and an experienced accountant who will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial infrastructure that supports our long-term success through process improvement and modernization of the financial department.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Requires 3-5 years of professional accounting experience at a Staff Accountant level with a U.S. GAAP reporting financial institution with involvement in U.S. filings.
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences and the ability to convey complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Strong understanding of banking processes and financial data analysis and working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting.
Ability to manage data across reporting systems with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
History of process improvement and ability to communicate complex financial information to managers and leaders, and proven ability to independently manage accounting functions and deliver accurate, timely results.
Proficient in NetSuite and Avalara or equivalent ERP and payment management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in finance or professional Certification such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, or Chartered Accountant.
Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling and SQL)
NetSuite, Avalara, Visio proficiency.
5+ years of experience in financial reporting and producing financial reports for executive leadership.

Responsibilities

Responsible for initial and timely account analysis and reconciliations, including balance sheet & expense accounts.
Lead regular month-end accruals, reconciliations, and intercompany allocation in the general ledger system (NetSuite).
Proactively suggest, improve, and implement U.S. GAAP aligned standard operating procedures for process improvement, with demonstrated ability to audit past journal entries.
Lead core accounting operations, including preparation, and posting of journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations, ensuring full compliance with GAAP.
Analyze & compile clean, accurate, and reliable financial information. Responsibilities included preparing & maintaining accounting transactions, performing financial statement variance analysis, reconciling general ledger and subsidiary accounts, assisting internal & external audits, and any related work to ensure accurate data.
Prepare & communicate monthly financial statements & statistical reports in a timely manner-coordinating the month-end close process, producing financial & ad hoc reports, graphs, & schedules, and interpreting & guiding financial report users to understand the data.
Enhance reporting capabilities by modernizing tools, streamlining workflows, and strengthening internal controls.
Establish and enforce consistent accounting policies and procedures in alignment with corporate governance, regulatory standards, and evolving legislation.
Manage multi-state sales tax reporting, reconciliation, and payments for multiple entities, ensuring accurate and timely compliance with federal and state requirements.
Protect company assets by implementing robust internal controls and driving accountability across financial operations.
Partner in strategic planning and collaborate with leadership on financial planning and analysis, including budgets, forecasts, and rolling cash flow projections.
Comprehends and adheres to all safety, quality, and Company guidelines specified in the Employee Handbook, the safety policy manuals, quality procedures or any official Company documents.
Other duties as assigned.