Accountant-Senior

Job Summary: Accountant with strong analytical abilities to assist accounting management and staff with month-end, financial statement preparation, audits, and various projects in support of global operations.   Reports to: Assistant Controller    Examples of Duties and Responsibilities: Accounting:  Assist in preparation of accurate and timely monthly financial statements and conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations. Perform accounting functions, as assigned, such as multi-currency intercompany AR/AP transactions and monthly GL to subsidiary ledger reconciliations with foreign subsidiaries. Assist with month-end close process. May assist or be responsible for Fixed Assets. May assist or be responsible for Multi-State Sales and Use Tax and Related Reporting. May assist or be responsible for vendor and or customer portal management. May assist or be responsible for Certificates of Insurance management. Provide solutions to accounting problems. Documents policies, procedures, and workflows for assigned areas of responsibility. Contributes to department and organization special projects, as assigned. Performs budgeting and cost accounting duties, as assigned. Performs data entry to, and research within, ERP. Sales and use tax regulation research, reporting, and compliance. Property tax regulations research and reporting. Assist and/or lead new system implementations as directed. Prepares cash flow forecasts, as required. Create foreign exchange transactions for manager approval and liaise with FRx provider(s). Assists in preparing information reports to meet ad-hoc management requests as well as other regulatory agency or survey information requests as required. Assist with annual external audits, as well as all other audits as assigned.  Administration of employee expense report system.  Assist junior staff as needed. Work month-end/year-end weekends as required. Collections administration and activities as required. Other duties as assigned. Regular punctuality, attendance, and absence reporting in conformance with company policies is essential to the successful performance of this position; and fully comply with company rules, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure safe and effective operations. Other general and administrative duties as related and assigned QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES: Any combination equivalent of, but not limited to, the following:    Experience/Training/Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or equivalent, from an accredited university. 5+ progressively responsible years of experience in accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment.   Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of general accounting principles, standards and concepts. Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with others, including staff and departmental representatives. Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills required. Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required. Advanced experience & skills with, and superior knowledge of, Microsoft Excel required. Intermediate to advanced knowledge/skills with Microsoft Word and Outlook, and FRx or similar programs required. Advanced knowledge of ERP systems. Must be client-service orientated with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Effective organizational, stress, and time management skills Ability to work independently or as a team member   Physical Requirements:  Most work tasks are performed indoors where temperature is moderate and controlled by office environment systems. Ability to work (sit and/or stand) at a desk for the majority of the workday; walking and/or standing may be required for the remainder of the work day.  Length of time performing these physical requirements may vary from day to day and task to task. Requires grasping, writing, sitting, standing, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity. Ability to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, filing cabinets, photocopiers and other office equipment as applicable; Ability to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 15 lbs.; and Ability to perform essential functions of the job, as defined; Reasonable accommodation provided upon request.   Special Requirements:  None.