Senior General Accountant

Summary
The Senior General Accountant is responsible for assisting in all areas related to monthly and quarterly month-end tasks, budget and forecasting, as well as business compliance. The role owns a recurring close calendar covering journal entries, general ledger and intercompany reconciliations, and monthly P&L analysis, along with the quarterly reserve and reconciliation work that sits on top of it. Outside the close, the position handles vendor payments, tax and license filings, and supports the annual audit.The work is deadline-driven and detail-heavy. Success in the role depends on working accurately with limited supervision and coordinating well with operations, management, and outside providers.
 

Roles & Responsibilities
•    Monthly tasks to include, but not limited to:
o    Prepare and post month-end journal entries, including accruals and adjusting entries.
o    Calculate sales commissions for the monthly close.
o    Prepare various financial reports for management review.
o    Reconcile general ledger accounts, researching and clearing reconciling items.
o    Perform monthly P&L analysis, including variance explanations against budget and prior period.
o    File sales and use tax work with outside providers.
o    Perform intercompany reconciliation and resolve out-of-balance items.
o    Reconcile inventory balances between the subledger and the general ledger.
o    Administer the Fixed Asset module, including additions, disposals, and monthly depreciation.
•    Quarterly tasks to include, but not limited to:
o    Accounts Receivable reconciliation (IFRS 9), including review of expected credit losses.
o    Revenue recognition (IFRS 16).
o    Calculate capitalized freight and record the related inventory adjustment.
o    Calculate the warranty reserve and document the underlying assumptions.
o    Review excess and obsolete inventory and record the required reserve.
•    Other:
o    Process weekly vendor payments and maintain bank GL accounts.
o    Credit card coding, upload, and accrual, and monitoring spends against policy.
o    Oversee goods receipt/invoice reconciliation and resolve receiving discrepancies.
o    Prepare and file annual 1099 and 1096 IRS forms.
o    Support the budget and forecasts process under the direction of management.
o    File and maintain business licenses across operating jurisdictions.
o    Prepare and file property taxes.
o    Participate in the annual audit, preparing supporting schedules and responding to auditor requests.
•    Other duties as assigned
 

Job Requirements
Education and/or Experience  
•    Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university, preferably in accounting, finance, or a related field; or
•    2-4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•    Experience with month-end close and general ledger reconciliation in a multi-entity environment preferred.
 

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
o    Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) are a must.
o    Ability to read and comprehend documents, simple instructions, and product labels.
o    Ability to explain account activity and variances clearly to managers outside of accounting.
o    Proficient in MS Office products (Excel, Word, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint).
o    Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions, for reconciliation and analysis work.
o    Working knowledge of accounting standards as applied to inventory, revenue, leases, and fixed assets.
o    SAP preferred but not required.
o    Strong analytical skills with the ability to calculate figures and amounts along with performing basic math functions.
o    Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
o    Strong analytical skills with ability to identify opportunities.
o    Ability to manage a recurring close calendar and meet fixed reporting deadlines.
o    Discretion in handling confidential financial and compensation information.
o    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to work in a team environment.

Physical Requirements:
•    Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.
•    Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch and use hands to grip regularly.
•    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
•    Prolonged periods of sitting at a computer.
•    Maintain a professional appearance and grooming standards as outlined.
•    Must adhere to all safety rules, policies and regulations in relationship to OSHA and Mark VII Equipment standards.
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.