Accountant, Sr

Accountant, Sr. Position Summary

The Sr. Accountant is responsible for applying accounting principles to management reporting, financial and variance analysis, capital accounting, and transactional support. The role works closely with the Plant Finance and management team to ensure accurate financial recording and reconciliation of expenses, and identifies opportunities for operational improvement.

• Responsible for recurring management reporting including department reports and business variance analysis.
• Support the Plant operating team through daily/weekly/monthly performance metric consolidated reporting.
• Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position.
• Assist in the development of monthly financial forecasts.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Perform statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes, and write narrative reports explaining findings.
• Maintain fixed asset ledger and tracking of projects in progress; run monthly depreciation reports; evaluate active assets annually for impairment, scrapping, or retirement.
• Assist with capital accounting process with project setup and spend reporting/reconciliations.
• Make recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.
• Participate in monthly close process transactions and balance sheet reconciliations ensuring timely and quality output.
• File sales tax returns accurately and timely; maintain sales tax and prepaid account records.
• Assist in budget preparation duties and conduct annual physical inventory.
• Assist outside auditors with accounting information as needed.
• Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
• Conduct studies and submit recommendations for improving the organization’s accounting operation.
• Serve as cross-trained expert on product costing set-up and maintenance.
• Assist other personnel concerning inquiries on accounting procedures.
• Support Controller in month-end reporting and variance analysis as required.
• Prepare special project work under direction of Supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 3-5+ years of directly related experience in an accounting role.
• 3-5+ years of experience in accounting/financial analysis.
• Background in a manufacturing environment preferred.

• Ability to use a personal computer utilizing spreadsheet and word processing software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite;
  Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint preferred.

• CPA or CMA candidate is a plus.

• Ability to create advanced reports in Excel.
• Working knowledge of budget development.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Coaching, mentoring, and team-building skills.
• Efficient and timely at the completion of tasks.
• Strong analytical, administrative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Polished group and interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a changing environment.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of basic accounting principles and procedures.
• Must be self‑motivated, goal oriented, quality‑driven, and capable of working with minimum supervision.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work effectively within time constraints and deadlines, and maintain…