To support the accounting department by collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency, particularly in preparation for an upcoming ERP transformation. This position will focus on performing and assisting with a wide range of financial accounting activities to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in driving continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting team, ensuring seamless financial operations and contributing to the department's strategic objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties as assigned.)

· Ensures accuracy of accounts payable and accounts receivable reports

· Responsible for vendors maintenance (backup)

· Responsible to close assigned general ledger accounts timely every month, prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, analysis reports, reconcile inter-company accounts, bank reconciliations, and perform cash clearing

· Responsible for fixed assets, including reconciling CIP, hold monthly CIP review meeting, process additions, transfers, & retirements, conducting asset inventory, and periodic reconciliation to the general ledger

· Prepare financial statements, journal entries and account reconciliations

· Management of fixed assets and lease schedules

· Variance analysis relating to month-end close 

· Supporting month-end and year-end close

· Responsible for sales tax filing and maintenance for all registered states

· Responsible for property tax filing for all locations

· Prepare governmental census / compliance reporting as needed

· Audit and process expense reports submit through Concur

· Administer Concur and provide on-boarding training to new users

· Responsible for P-Card program

· Review and audit of expenses

· Hands on support within cash disbursements, cash receipts, payroll entries, corporate card processing

· Perform GL account reconciliations as assigned

· Assist in special projects and analysis, other tasks as assigned

· Identify, recommend, and/or implement accounting methods and procedures to improve efficiencies and accuracy 

· Active participation and involvement in Internal and external audits and monthly SOX compliance

· Ownership over audit findings, close open items and maintain compliance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS include the following.

· Preferred SAP experience 

· Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams)

· Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP & IFRS)

· Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Accounting

· Minimum three years of experience in a staff accountant role

SKILLS

· Must possess strong organizational skills and analytical skills

· Multi-tasker; process and results oriented

DESIRED TRAITS AND CHARACTERISTICS

· Ability to make decisions and draw conclusions

· Has initiative skills and Strategic Thinking

· Accurate & detail oriented

· Solution-oriented

· Well organized 

· Assertive

· Ability to work in a team

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Ability to work extended schedules as needed to meet accounting deadlines.