Sr. Accountant

Position Summary:

Under minimal supervision of a manager, the Sr. Accountant performs the necessary accounting work involved with Inmar's legal entities, as assigned. This includes understanding the general accounting process and deadlines and developing specific routines to develop the accounting information needed for legal entities. It also includes posting monthly journal entries and reconciling the balance sheet accounts for assigned legal entities. This role requires completing challenging tasks, the ability to work well both independently and with other members of the accounting team and company and a strong knowledge of US GAAP.

Primary Accountabilities:
* Leadership *

Demonstrate a strong understanding of accounting processes and train other team members
* Communicate during month end close and throughout the month with finance teams to provide information, answer questions, explain month end results, and ensure the month end results are accurate
* Ability to support the business by participating in development of new accounting processes for new products or other processes
* Drive continuous improvement of business processes and systems to ensure best practices are used for the greatest efficiency of team operations
* Ability to manage multiple tasks, appropriately prioritize and manage time to complete work in accordance with deadlines
* Analytical/Operational *

• Prepare, review and ensure all business transactions are properly booked according to US GAAP and company standards.
  * Perform month-end close process including the preparation and review of month end journal entries and supporting detail schedules
  * Independently investigate and resolve reconciling items on assigned balance sheet accounts by working with other departments in a timely manner
  * Timely and accurately complete and review monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
  * Review and analyze the monthly profit and loss statement and provide meaningful explanations to managers and directors
  * Able to research, interpret and communicate the appropriate accounting policies for complex accounting transactions
  * Develop, maintain, and review SOPs and accounting policies for assigned tasks
  * Complete ad hoc projects as assigned which can include digging into processes and providing recommendations for improvement to managers and directors
  * Communicate with and provide information to internal and external auditors as necessary Additional Responsibilities:
  * Performs other duties as assigned
  * Complies with all policies and standards
  
  Required Qualifications:
  
  * Bachelors in accounting required
  * 4-6 years of experience an accounting department; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to complete the major responsibilities/essential functions of the position required
  * Experience with financial/accounting systems, Oracle ERP system and Hyperion Essbase experience, or similar comparable ERP systems required
  * Expert level proficiency using Microsoft Excel
  * Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the major job responsibilities (essential functions) of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the major job responsibilities. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
  
  * Use Hands to Handle Objects - Regularly
  * Reach with Hands or Arms - Regularly
  * Talk or Hear and Read Instructions - Regularly
  * Stand, Kneel, or Stoop and Lift 20 Pounds - Occasionally
  * View Items at a Close Range - Regularly Rarely:
  Job requires this activity up to 25% of the time Occasionally:
  Job requires this activity between 25% - 50% of the time Frequently:
  Job requires this activity between 50% - 75% of the time Constantly:
  Job requires this activity more than 75% of the time Individual Competencies
  * Integrity:
  Able to communicate well in straight-forward situations.
  *…