US Manufacturing Senior Accountant

Position Summary

Seeking a hard-working, detail-oriented individual who is a team player to join our accounting team.  This individual will be responsible for the general accounting function at our US Manufacturing sites in Buffalo, NY and Ogden, UT.  As a member of small accounting teams at these locations, this position will be a strong business partner to management and must collaborate with multiple departments across the business.  This position includes responsibility for monthly closes and day-to-day accounting functions.

Responsibilities will include:

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Ensure all transactions are properly categorized in a timely manner, including monthly accruals, prepaids and expenses
• With the US Manufacturing Controller and US Cost Accountant, close monthly books for Buffalo and Ogden sites, including monthly account reconciliations and schedules for monthly reporting
• Prepare, review, and upload monthly financial statements to Actylis’ accounting system
• Work with Accounts Payable to ensure timely vendor invoice verification, reconciliation of vendor accounts and payment of bills to vendors. Respond to any billing inquiries
• Work with Accounts Receivable and CSRs, ensure timely payment of all receivables
• Manage capital tracking and fixed assets
• Monitor and reconcile credit card spending
• Ensure that daily invoices and packing lists are generated for CSRs for daily shipments 
• Work with accounting team across the company to balance intercompany accounts monthly
• Prepare and or assist with tax compliance requests as necessary
• Work with other accounting personnel as needed related to the monthly close, budgeting, bank reporting, audit, etc.
• Maintain strong internal controls
• Provide ad-hoc reporting as requested by management, owners, or project managers in a timely manner
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost modeling to support business planning
• Prepare locally generated tax forms (1099s, related filings) and support audits and government correspondence
• Take the initiative to develop and improve any accounting functionality that could improve the company's financial position
• Other responsibilities as required

Required Experience & Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance
• 5-7 years of related experience
• CPA Certification is a plus
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Strong computer knowledge including Excel required
• Knowledge of Sage X3 and Controller consolidation reporting desirable

Physical Demand

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Travel is required to manufacturing plants.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.