Senior Accountant

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The (REMOTE) Senior Accountant is responsible for providing general accounting support for the Company, including ensuring proper posting of account information to the general ledger.

• Responsible for assigned monthly closing activities and must meet all month end close deadlines.
• Prepare assigned journal entries with appropriate support documentation.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts as assigned.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations as assigned and investigate reconciling items timely.
• Prepare monthly variance analysis explanations as assigned.
• Perform internal controls critical to the close process to ensure compliance with the Company's accounting policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Complete all required training modules and certifications prior to the due date.
• Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed to ensure a safe work environment for all.
• Communicate professionally with all internal and external contacts.
• Follow all Company policies and execute Company standards on appearance and functionality as well as appropriate brand representation.
• Communicate any concerns or issues to leadership to ensure proper efficiency of department and Company operations.

• Document job processes and procedures.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Assist in process development, improvement, and documentation for the accounting processes within the Company.
• Assist with requests from the Company's internal and external auditors.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Execute Company initiatives and other activities requested by manager.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Contribute ideas on ways to optimize or improve the team, the department, and the Company.

• Bachelor's Degree Accounting, related field, and/or equivalent experience required

• 5+ Years relevant Accounting and Analysis experience required

• Skilled in exchanging information through verbal, written or non-verbal cues
• Ability to collect, gather, visualize and analyze information in details
• Ability to act upon insights and perceptions independent of rational thought.
• Capable of identifying all aspects of a problem and understanding why a problem exists in order to develop a workable solution
• Organizing and planning time between specific activities, with no or minimal direction from management to meet required deadlines
• Being open and approachable to build goodwill, positivity, and loyalty with team members
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work under pressure to meet deadlines while maintaining highest quality of work product
• Adapts to new situations, changes, and shifts strategies to meet different types of challenges

• Microsoft Office Products
• Experience with one or more general ledger systems
• Experience with D365, XFlow, and One Stream are highly desirable

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