Senior Accountant

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and proactive accounting professional with a strong foundation in generally accepted accounting practices and inventory management. They bring at least three years of experience in an automated accounting environment, with the ability to lead reporting, reconciliation, and process improvement initiatives.

Ensures the integrity of accounting information by verifying data accuracy and reviewing policies and procedures to ensure proper control of transactions, with the primary objective to assure accurate and timely preparation of the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The senior accountant assures adherence to proper accounting policies and procedures through proofs and controls of General Ledger accounts.

The senior accountant also prepares various internal and external reports monthly/quarterly and annually for management or per governmental requirements

• Reconcile and report intergroup receivable and payable trade balances with foreign sister companies.
• Prepare reconciliations of General Ledger accounts monthly and on an as needed basis (i.e. accrued expenses, other assets, other liabilities, etc.).
• Ensure proper accounting for intercompany inventory transactions including purchasing, transfers, sales, and consignment stock.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, participating in professional organizations.

• Identify automation or process improvement opportunities to streamline retail accounting workflows.
• Special projects and tasks as may be necessary to support management.

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, confidential, and thorough.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Protects organization value by keeping information confidential.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

• Knowledge of JD Edwards or similar ERP system as it relates to Sales and Accounting
• Good PC spreadsheet skills – MS EXCEL and ACCESS
• General knowledge of accounting principles and pronouncements

• Bachelors or Associates degree, with a concentration in accounting
• 3-5 years of general accounting experience.

Work is performed in a professional group office environment