Senior Accountant

Job Type
Full-time
Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. As a Senior Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across all three financial statements. In addition, you will have a specific focus on managing a portion of our company's inventory accounting. This is a crucial position that requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to drive process improvements.
POSITION SUMMARY
The individual in this role will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across all three financial statements. In addition, they will have a specific focus on managing a portion of the company's inventory accounting. This is a crucial position that requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to drive process improvements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the month-end close process ensuring timely and accurate completion of financial statements
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly journal entries
• Manage a portion of the company's inventory accounting, including tracking, valuation, and reconciliation
• Perform complex reconciliations of general ledger accounts, including bank reconciliations, and investigate any discrepancies
• Analyze inventory transactions such as scrap, recoveries, stock adjustments, and transfers, and provide monthly reporting metrics to management
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, highlighting key insights and trends to assist management in decision-making
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting processes and enhance internal controls
• Maintain system reports and address integration issues related to mapping
• Identify areas for process improvements and implement changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Assist in the development and documentation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls related to inventory
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and relevant accounting standards
• Assist in audits and respond to inquiries from auditors as needed
• Stay updated on industry best practices and changes in accounting regulations
• Undertakes additional responsibilities and tasks as directed by management

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, & Skills required)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA is a plus although not required
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience in inventory accounting
• 7+ years' experience in professional accounting
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, strong Excel skills highly desired
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills

Salary Description
$90000