Senior Accountant (Dublin, OH)

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General Purpose and Scope of Position:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Accountant to join our accounting team. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing financial records, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and supporting the month-end close process. This role is key in maintaining the financial integrity of the organization and will require collaboration with various departments. This individual should approach challenges with a resourceful mindset, solving problems independently and confidently.

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:   

• Fixed Assets: Track Capital Spending, review, enter, and depreciate capital projects. Budget and forecast future depreciation. Monitor and maintain assets in ERP.

• Financial Reporting: Prepare, review, and maintain accurate financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

• Month-End Close: Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring all entries are recorded correctly and deadlines are met.

• General Ledger Management: Maintain the general ledger, reviewing entries for accuracy and ensuring proper classifications.

• Reconciliations: Perform account reconciliations for all major accounts, ensuring discrepancies are identified and resolved.

• Audit Support: Assist with external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations for variances and other inquiries.

• Financial Analysis: Prepare and analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.

• New Vendor Compliance: Review and create new vendors to be entered and maintained in our ERP.

• Accountability: Take ownership of your projects, ensuring they are completed efficiently and to a high standard. Completing tasks with minimal supervision.

• All other duties as assigned as necessary

Key Personal Attributes Include: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role.

Key Skills and Abilities Include: 

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) and financial regulations.

• Proficiency with accounting software, preferably MS Great Plains or MS Dynamics 365 and advanced Excel skills.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting is a plus.

• Exposure/knowledge of foreign currency translations.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

• Follow all safety protocols for the company. 

• This role is performed in a typical office setting with the possibility of occasional travel, depending on company needs.

Location:

• Dublin, OH/Remote - Hybrid

Compensation and Benefits:

• In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $61,300 - $81,710. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience.

• This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://bit.ly/3S8aDCj

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