Senior Accountant - First Search, Inc.

Are you looking for a rewarding career that will challenge and reward you?

Our global manufacturing client is seeking an experienced SENIOR ACCOUNTANT to join their company. The location is near STEUBENVILLE OHIO. Candidates must have an accounting background with manufacturers—PREFERABLY LARGE SCALE!

All candidates must be US CITIZENS OR PERMANENT RESIDENTS

Position involves direct contact with product line managers and commercial sales personnel in the analysis and preparation of product cost information, Division reporting and month-end closing processes.

Essential Functions

Comply with Company Code of Conduct Requirements.

All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical, and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures.

In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

Assist with all items of the month end closing process. The process must be completed timely and at a high level of accuracy.

Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries for accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.

Prepare monthly closing journal entries and adjustments to financial records; organize, analyze, and complete month end financial statements.

Prepare monthly reconcile general ledger accounts to sub ledgers and research any discrepancies.

Prepare account reconciliations in Arc.

Assist in preparation of financial quarterly review (FQR) package

Prepare monthly revenue recognition and shipment to sales to AR reconciliations.

Oversee the annual metal inventory, and quarterly fixed asset and storeroom inventory audit.

Prepare quarterly Excess and Obsolete Analysis and assist Material Review Board with inventory management.

Adhere to all SOX requirements to ensure full SOX compliance.

Assist in Sarbanes Oxley compliance activities. Learn SOX Corporate requirements and maintain records to comply with said requirements.

Ensure proper internal SOX testing is completed accurately and timely.

Perform all fixed asset accounting functions. Including CIP management and budget to actual analysis, prepare fixed asset schedules, depreciation reports, annual audit schedules, and year end reports.

Maintain construction in progress detail with supporting documentation and work with management team to submit capital requests.

Complete special projects including property tax reporting, fixed assets inventory, internal, division and corporate requests.

Complete various reporting requests as needed.

Establish and maintain effective communication and coordination with team members, coworkers, production staff and management.

Provide support to Finance clerical staff and assist in resolving issues that arise in these areas with minimal supervision.

Review and improve daily processes and tasks to expedite and improve workflow.

Create and maintain adequate and appropriate procedural documentation.

Perform job functions with minimal supervision.

Complete tasks in timely manner and at a high level of accuracy.

Meet strict deadlines.

Other duties and projects may be assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in Accounting, minimum.

A minimum of five (5) years of experience

Extensive experience with ERP systems and Excel

Accounting experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred

SOX experience preferred.

CPA and/or CMA designation preferred.

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Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP.

Ability to read, understand, and interpret financial data with an understanding of GAAP and regulatory requirements as well as company policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Ability to rely on experience and judgment to work independently to prioritize and accomplish daily tasks.

Ability to identify and research accounting issues independently and communicate conclusions effectively both verbally and in written form.

Familiarity with manufacturing / processing environment preferred.

Experience with SAP preferred.

Sarbanes-Oxley knowledge preferred.

Experience with Great Plains preferred.