Senior GL Accountant

This position will provide financial accounting, reporting and analysis support to the corporate division as well as all other divisions within the Company.


* Minimum of 3+ years progressive accounting experience, preferably a mix of public accounting (Big 4) and industry roles.


* Knowledge of current Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).


* Manufacturing and/or cost accounting experience a plus.


* Knowledge of Progress/MXP/HP5000, JD Edwards, Oracle EBS and Hyperion Essbase software a plus.


* Advanced knowledge of Excel and the ability to work comfortably with other programs in Microsoft Office.


* Strong organizational abilities and time management skills to manage multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines.


* Excellent oral and written communication skills.


* Excellent collaborative skills to work closely with other departments as well as external auditors.


* Strong research and analytical skills.


* A proven track record of making process and efficiency improvements.

Education


* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or similar field required.


* CPA or CPA Candidate preferred.



* Minimum of 3+ years progressive accounting experience, preferably a mix of public accounting (Big 4) and industry roles.


* Knowledge of current Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).


* Manufacturing and/or cost accounting experience a plus.


* Knowledge of Progress/MXP/HP5000, JD Edwards, Oracle EBS and Hyperion Essbase software a plus.


* Advanced knowledge of Excel and the ability to work comfortably with other programs in Microsoft Office.


* Strong organizational abilities and time management skills to manage multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines.


* Excellent oral and written communication skills.


* Excellent collaborative skills to work closely with other departments as well as external auditors.


* Strong research and analytical skills.


* A proven track record of making process and efficiency improvements.

Education


* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or similar field required.


* CPA or CPA Candidate preferred.



* Responsible for leading monthly financial statement close for corporate departments including coordination with various department heads, management, etc.

as needed.


* As part of monthly close, responsible for preparing and posting journal entries, completing various reserve analyses, preparing/maintaining schedules to allocate business expenses to multiple divisions, account reconciliations, etc.


* Prepare monthly and quarterly fluctuation analysis versus plan and forecast for corporate departments, including presenting and explaining findings to department heads and management.


* Responsible for posting weekly payroll costs to the G/L for multiple divisions and serve as accounting point of contact.


* For corporate departments, serve as accounting point of contact for general accounting questions ...