Senior Accountant

Job Description
Job Details
Job Title
Senior Accountant
Job Code
OFFSA
Department
Finance

Location:
Duluth, GA

Pickering, ON

Reports To
Accounting Manager

FLSA Classification
Exempt

EEOC Classification
Professionals

Salary Grade
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Yes
No
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of the Senior Accountant includes various corporate accounting activities for the company. This includes month end close and consolidation, internal and external financial reporting, business process controls, maintaining and controlling the general ledger in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which includes analytical work and reviewing financial records. The Senior Accountant plays a key role in the annual financial statement audit, preparing monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, managing miscellaneous sales/use and property tax filings, calculating accruals, and addressing other ad hoc requests. Additionally, the Senior Accountant will support acquisitions and integration planning and implementation to annually drive growth.

Essential Duties

• Conducts daily and monthly reconciliation of cash and GL accounts.
• Assists the Accounting Manager in implementing comprehensive corporate and subsidiary processes for a timely and accurate monthly close.
• Assists in the establishment of reconciliation processes, account reconciliations, balance sheet flux analysis, monthly banking reporting and covenant testing.
• Conducts analysis and research of complex accounting issues including, core balance sheet analysis, reserve analysis, and accrual preparation.
• Collaborates with Accounting Manager to ensure external audit compliance, coordinates PBC schedules and follow up on necessary actions.
• Supports the Controller in establishing internal controls and policies, including documentation.
• Engages with cross functional teams to improve business processes.
• Supports treasury, tax compliance, and strategic initiatives when needed.
• Handles light cost accounting in variance analysis and capitalization, inventory, and commercial accruals like commissions, rebates, and warranties.
• Conducts ad hoc tasks such as property tax filings, government reporting, etc.
• Participates in special projects focused on best practices and efficiency improvements.
• Performs all responsibilities of a Staff Accountant and addresses any escalated issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required
Qualifications, Skills, Abilities and Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3 – 5 years of experience in accounting with a combination of public accounting and corporate experience
• Experience establishing scalable, repeatable, and efficient accounting processes
• Intermediate proficiency in technical accounting for US GAAP, consolidations, financial statement preparation, and cash flows
• Advanced experience utilizing computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and ERP/Financial accounting system
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to work under deadlines with accuracy
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Results oriented with a sense of urgency, autonomy, and having accountability for work
• Proficient in adapting to shifting priorities, organizational change, and be eager to think through new circumstances and requirements to develop plans of action
• Experience working in a fast paced and high-volume work environment.
• Proactive "self-starter" with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact with all employee levels

Preferred

• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Experience working in a private equity backed environment
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certification
• Experience with JD Edwards

Key Competencies
Inter-Relationships
Consistent interaction with all levels of employees at corporate and in the field. May interact with external customers and auditors.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Work Environment
This position works in an office setting. Requires regular use of office equipment including computers, phones, and printers. Occasional overtime may be required.

Physical Demands
Demand
Frequency
Hear

Frequent

See

Frequent

Repetitive Motions

Frequent

Sit

Frequent

Type

Frequent

Talk

Frequent

Stand

Occasional

Walk

Occasional

Physical Work
Percentage

Light – 10 – 25 lbs

10 - 25%

Travel Required
Yes, 0 – 10%, Local

Additional Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel.

Job duties outlined in this job description are considered "Essential Functions" and have been formulated in accordance with the guidelines established by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The provisions of the American with Disabilities Act stipulate that employees must be capable of performing the "Essential Functions" of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the "Essential Functions".

DiversiTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.