Sr, GL Accountant

The Position 

• This position will provide financial accounting, reporting and analysis support to the corporate division as well as all other divisions within the company.

esponsibilities

• Responsible for monthly financial statement close (various journal entries; account reconciliations; monthly close coordination).
• Create/post adjusting journal entries and G/L account reconciliations in accordance with established reporting standards and GAAP requirements.
• Assist in preparing quarterly consolidation / reporting packages for parent company.
• Assist in preparing quarterly audit schedules for quarterly review and year-end external audit.
• Responsible for fluctuation analysis on monthly / quarterly basis, works with personnel in various departments to identify and explain variances.
• Provide written and verbal summaries of analytical research to departments and management as required.
• Respond to questions from internal departments and external auditors.
• Develop and maintain effective, professional and respectful working relationships.
• Assist in preparing schedules for allocating budget and actual expenses (pension, insurance, etc.).
• Responsible for multiple ledger account reconciliations and resolution of reconciliation issues - including identifying new issues that arise.
• Participate in a wide variety of projects It is an essential function of this job to show up on time and be ready to work your regularly scheduled hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-5 years related experience (preferably in a publicly held company).
• 2-5 years progressive experience in financial / general ledger accounting and reporting.
• Strong cost and inventory accounting experience.
• Prior public accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of current Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), public accounting experience a plus, knowledge of Progress/MXP/HP5000 and Hyperion Essbase software a plus.
• A track record of making procedural and efficiency improvements.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and the ability to work comfortably with other programs in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent collaborative skills to work closely with other departments as well as external auditors.
• Solid organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines.
• A customer focus and a positive, can do attitude.
• Enthusiasm and a drive to learn our business and grow with the company Attention to detail Strong research and analytical skills in researching account reconciliation differences.
• Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to understand the impact of operations on our financial results.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• CPA or CPA Candidate B.S. in Accounting.