Specific Job Responsibilities:
* Lead the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring transactions are in accordance with GAAP and internal policies and procedures
* Direct certain Accounting staff in their daily processes, including Cash Management and Property, Plant & Equipment
* Participate in monthly financial statement review meetings with members of the Accounting and Finance teams, and Executive Director, FP&A
* Prepare and record journal entries by compiling and analyzing account information; perform and review monthly account reconciliations
* Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements
* Assist in accounting for acquisitions, including data conversion and integration and coordination with Operations regarding the propriety of assets acquired
* Prior experience in Sales and Use Tax filings and related tax workpaper preparation and review
* Work as a team in the Accounting and Finance groups
* Work closely with internal auditors and tax preparers, providing required information and assistance
* Other projects as necessary
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting; preference given to candidates with a Master's Degree in Accounting
* Certified Public Accountant or candidate
* 7+ years of related accounting experience; public accounting firm or large company experience preferred
* Intermediate level knowledge of all accounting functions, GAAP principles and related internal controls, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, inventory, and sales and use tax, and willingness to research and resolve accounting application
* Demonstrates skills and experience in managing goals and expectations, including detail-oriented and organization, while consistently meeting deadlines
* Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as part of a team and with all levels of employees, management and service providers
* Strong analytical skills and excellent auditing, mathematical, reconciliation and computational skills required with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
* Excellent written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
Classification:
- Salary, exempt employee
- Full-time
7 years: of related accounting experience; public accounting firm or large company experience preferred (preferred)