Accountant, Sr.

Position Summary:  The Sr. Accountant is responsible for applying principles of accounting to management reporting, financial and variance analysis, capital accounting, and transactional support. This role will work closely with the Plant Finance and management team to ensure the proper financial recording and reconciliation of expenses. This position is expected to identify areas of improvement in business operations and take the necessary steps to fulfil those opportunities.

1. Description of Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for recurring management reporting including department reports and business variance analysis.  Support Plant operating team through daily/weekly/monthly performance metric consolidated reporting.
• Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers. Provide assistance in the development of the 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 writes 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 its timely and quality output.
• File sales tax returns accurately and timely; maintain sales tax and prepaid account records.
• Assist in budget preparation duties and conducting 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.

2. Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

3. Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• 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.

Computer Skills

• 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.

Certificates, Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• CPA or CMA candidate is a plus.

Other Skills, Abilities, or Competencies:

• 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 composure.
• Must possess integrity and be able to manage confidential information with the utmost care, security, and discretion.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 

Other Qualifications, Experience, or Requirements:

• Requires a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle while carefully observing all traffic rules and regulations.

• Requires the ability to use a variety of office/production related equipment such as a telephone and photocopier.
• Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required as workload or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays.

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