Senior Accountant - Creative Financial Staffing

About the job

CFS has partnered with a family-owned company to help identify their new Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in preparing monthly financial statements, analyzing reports, and reviewing account reconciliations. The Senior Accountant will also be responsible for preparing work papers and gathering relevant documentation for third-party audits.

About the company:

• Celebrating 100 years as a family-owned company.
• Core values that they abide by for projects, and for their culture.
• Strong mission statement, and a culture that promotes personal & professional growth.
• Strong benefits package including tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive compensation.

Essential Functions

• Review and approve journal entries for accurate posting to the general ledger.
• Prepare journal adjustments for the month-end close process.
• Compile and analyze data from the general ledger to prepare both internal and external consolidated financial statements.
• Review monthly account reconciliations for various Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts.
• Analyze plant expenses and conduct qualitative reviews of variances, including comparisons to budget and prior year results.
• Provide insights and answers into accounting and financial inquiries by researching and interpreting relevant data.
• Support external auditors by preparing work papers and gathering necessary account information and documentation for the annual audit.
• Independently conduct analyses or prepare reports to fulfill specific project requirements.
• Oversee general accounting functions, including capital expenditures, payroll reconciliations, and job cost entries.
• Maintain and manage the schedule for tax filings and ensure timely payments.
• Assist in identifying and implementing ERP system enhancements.
• Stay current on and maintain knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and procedures.

Desired qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3-5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance within a manufacturing or construction environment.
• Public accounting experience is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.

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