Senior Accountant

Role Overview

• Supports a multi-unit organization through general accounting activities, internal controls, and financial reporting and analysis.
• Responsible for the monthly general ledger close process, including the accurate recording of accounting transactions and preparation of financial statements.
• Key responsibilities also include performing general ledger and bank account reconciliations.
• Supporting management reporting and financial analysis.
• Assisting in the oversight of the company’s inventory accounting and providing support for treasury-related activities as needed.
• Ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information while maintaining compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Responsible for the preparation of General Ledger entries and reconciliations for month-end closing in an efficient, timely manner.
• Assists in the preparation and posting of entries to accounts of the General Ledger.
• Prepare analysis for the Inventory Excess & Obsolescence Reserve.
• Collaborate with Inventory Management to understand necessary reserve adjustments and communicate the results to management.
• Performs consolidating tasks and assists with the year-end financial audit.
• Completes investigative analysis of accounting records to explain variances resulting from financial statement review and inquiries from field or management personnel.
• Assists with monthly account analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Maintain and analyze prepaid and accrual accounts, including recording journal entries, performing reconciliations, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of balances.
• Assist in the management of the Fixed Asset process and procedures, including the internal requisition process
• Ensure open lines of communication with customers (internal and external), co-workers and management
• Maintain compliance with corporate policies and employment laws, to ensure a workplace that safeguards the rights of every employee
• Prepare audit requests and assist auditors with inquiries.
• Understand and maintain internal planning and control procedures.
• Recommend improvements to policies and procedures to strengthen the controls and enhance business systems and improve productivity.
• Completes special projects that are ancillary to routine duties.
• Frequently manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting (BA) from four-year college or university
• 5+ years related experience; prior management experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls required
• In-depth knowledge of monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements and standard variance analyses
• Experience with state and local sales and use tax filings
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to demonstrate teamwork; proven ability to work with all levels of an organization
• Acute attention to detail
• Track record of being able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong prioritization skills with a clear focus on results
• Previous experience in the automotive or service industry is strongly preferred
• Proficient in MS Office Applications; Expertise in Excel; Experience with NetSuite a plus

Benefits

• paid time off
• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k match (50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution)