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.

• 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 such as invoice coding, understanding accrual accounting and prepaids, etc. 
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities within corporate accounting team. 
• Prepare required customs and manufacturing government reporting, including coordination with divisions for required information.
• Prepare quarterly/yearly audit schedules for external audit as directed.
• As needed, assist in preparing quarterly consolidation and reporting packages for parent company.
• Assist/mentor junior accounting staff as directed.

• 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.