Senior Accountant

General Overview: The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the company’s financial records across manufacturing, inventory, intercompany, and international operations. This role owns key month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and cost accounting activities while partnering closely with FP&A, Tax, Operations, and international entities. The position requires strong technical accounting expertise, SAP experience, and the ability to operate independently while serving as a subject matter expert and mentor to junior staff.

This role covers US and Canada operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review journal entries and supporting work papers in accordance with GAAP and IFRS for US and Canada.
• Own month-end close activities including variance analysis, accruals, cost center reviews, and balance sheet integrity.
• Ensure timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close in alignment with corporate and HQ deadlines.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly inventory balance sheet accounts and analyze inventory movements.
• Perform standard and actual cost runs and analyze variances to ensure accuracy and explainability.
• Support asset and lease accounting in compliance with IFRS standards.

Balance Sheet, Intercompany & International Accounting

• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts including prepaid expenses, provisions, and reserves.
• Prepare, post, and reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Review and oversee accounting activities for the Canadian entity and support cross-border reporting accuracy.

Business Partnership & Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for key accounts.
• Act as a finance business partner to operations and other departments by providing accounting guidance and financial insights.
• Support Tax in reviewing, posting, and reconciling tax-related entries.

Compliance, Controls & Audit

• Ensure accounting activities comply with IFRS, GAAP, SOX, and internal corporate policies.
• Monitor assigned accounting areas for compliance with updated accounting standards and HQ procedures.
• Participate in annual audits and ensure timely delivery of audit documentation and support.

Process Improvement & Knowledge Transfer

• Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes, controls, and documentation.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff and cross-functional partners.

Qualifications:

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred but not required.

Experience

• 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing, consumer goods, or related industries.
• Strong background in inventory, cost accounting, and month-end close.
• Experience supporting international entities and intercompany accounting preferred.

Technical Skills

• SAP experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, SOX/internal controls, and financial reporting standards.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with accounting systems and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to operate independently while serving as a trusted finance partner and mentor.

This job description provides a general outline of responsibilities and qualifications but is subject to adjustments based on specific company needs.

Smith Optics, Inc. was founded in 1965 with the creation of the first-ever goggle featuring a sealed thermal lens and breathable vent foam. In the early years, founder Dr. Bob Smith, an orthodontist by trade, made goggles by hand using dental tools, foam and glue. Before he struck a deal for manufacturing of Smith goggles in the late 60's, Smith would often trade his creations for lift tickets.

These early prototypes were usually manufactured by Smith and friends around the kitchen table. Today, Smith Optics has become synonymous with innovative, durable, top-quality products in the eyewear and goggle market. We Make the Great Days Better.