Senior Accountant

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future. 

Work Location: This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement based in Hastings, MI or Appleton, WI or remote within the Midwest region with 25% travel.

Position Summary: Responsible for coordinating and managing the general accounting function, concerning primarily the accuracy and maintenance of the ledger accounts and the resultant financial statements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Journal Entries

• Input & process properly approved journal entries into ERP / GL system Prepare manual journal entries accurately and timely along with appropriate supporting documentation for review
• Prepare and maintain schedule of standard / recurring journal entries
• Input & process properly approved journal entries into ERP / GL system
• Reconcile monthly manual journal entries: Generate system report of all entries & ensure each item has approved documentation supporting the entry

Account Reconciliations

• Prepare reconciliations for balance sheet accounts on a timely basis including proper supporting documentation and substantiation of balances
• Research reconciling items & resolve and document their disposition
• Maintain control list of balance sheet accounts ensuring each account has been reconciled and has been reconciled prior to month end close

Inter-company Reconciliations

• Gather & report all inter-company transactions (trade, non-trade & sales) conducted with other divisions & Corporate.
• Ensure transactions / balances reconcile & investigate & resolve any differences

Financial & Regulatory Reporting

• Daily, weekly, monthly reporting of key activities (ex. Sales, inventory, etc)
• Preparation / generation of monthly, quarterly & annual reports for review by management
• Responsible for the timely preparation and filing of any sales tax, government, regulatory and/or census reports

Income / Expense Analysis

• Assist in review income / expense accounts for unusual activity / fluctuations
• Prepare schedules timely & accurately for key expense items noting composition of activity
• Research unusual activity / fluctuations & report findings to management
• Conduct or assist with Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets & Cash Transactions

Serve primary responsibility or as back up for:

• Accounts payable coding, input & remittance of payments
• Assist in research of accounts payable transactions
• Daily cash reconciliation & transactions, including assistance with bank reconciliations and electronic payments
• Maintenance & reconciliation of fixed assets in Bassets.

SOX / Audit Compliance / Special project as needed

• Ensure SOX compliance by designing & performing tests of controls. Assist in research of accounts payable transactions
• Train and mentor Junior Accountants
• Responsible for the timely preparation and filing of any sales tax, government, regulatory and/or census reports
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors Major in Accounting or a combination of education and experience
• Years of Experience: 7+ Years Area: Accounting

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Proficient problem-solving and multitasking skill
• You’re a team player and thrive in a collaborative team environment
• You have a desire to learn and grow
• Ability to promote teamwork among peers is a must

• Ability to answer a high volume of calls and/or emails daily
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Proficient with SAP or an equivalent ERP system

Competencies/ Technical Skills:

Core Competencies:   Personal Credibility, Analytical Abilities, Active listening, Adaptability, Attentiveness, Problem Solving, Dependability, Decision-making, Effective communication, Digital literacy, Friendliness, Knowledge of your product or service, Open-mindedness, Quick thinking, Responsiveness, and Timeliness, and Builds Collaborative Relationships with peers

Organizational Competencies: Continuous Improvement, Superior customer Service, Continuous learning, Active listening and understanding, Attention to detail, Steadfast ethics and integrity, All-in teamwork, Inclusive decision making, Creative