Senior Accountant

Full-time

Description

Job Purpose:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the month-end close process, preparing daily accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions, assisting in preparation and analyzing of financial statements, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. Supports the Vice President of Finance and collaborated with other departments to maintain compliance with accounting standards and optimize financial processes.

Essential Functions:

1. Manages the month-end ledger close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparation of consolidated financial statements for Estwing Manufacturing and affiliated entities.
2. Monitors daily cash balances, prepares and records bank deposits, and reconciles bank accounts monthly.
3. Processes and posts daily cash receipts accurately and in a timely manner.
4. Reviews accounts receivable aging reports, monitors payment status, and performs collection activities as necessary through professional communication with customers.
5. Processes vendor payments and ACH remittances in accordance with company policies and procedures.
6. Assists the Vice President of Finance and Chief Operating Officer with general ledger account analysis, identifying variances, trends and areas for improvement.
7. Participates in special projects, audits, and ad hoc financial analyses as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

1. Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
2. Three (3)- five (5) years of progressive accounting experience preferably with a manufacturing environment.

Physical:

1. Must be able to stand, walk, sit, and use arms/hands to reach, finger, handle or feel, talk and hear for 8 hours or more per day and includes reading, filing and typing/keyboarding.
2. Must be able to occasionally lift/or move up to 10 pounds.
3. Must have close vision and the ability to adjust focus to work.
4. Working conditions are normal for an office environment.

Mental:

1. Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
2. Must have the ability to read, comprehend, and interpret written documents.
3. Must be able to understand complex accounting, payroll and financial issues.
4. Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
5. Must be able to handle information of a confidential nature.

Technical:

1. Must have an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of areas such as accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, taxation, financial analysis, and computer systems.
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Adobe applications.

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS

1. Analysis (Problem Identification)
2. Attention to Detail
3. Collaboration
4. Communication
5. Individual Leadership
6. Integrity
7. Judgment (Problem Solution)
8. Technical/Professional Knowledge

Salary Description

$58,000-$90,000 Yearly