Senior Accountant
Nashua
DESCRIPTION:
This position will be responsible for overseeing the CAPEX/Fixed Asset reconciliations, transaction volume and processes across the company while supporting various initiatives and systems implementation projects. The Senior Accountant is responsible for complex general ledger month-end/year-end reporting & reconciliations with heavy use of Excel to manipulate data – with concentration around CAPEX/Fixed Asset data
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complex general ledger month-end/year-end reporting & reconciliations with heavy use of Excel to manipulate data – with concentration around client data
- Solid understanding of ERP systems and how transactions flow and impact the relevant subsidiary ledgers and general ledger.
- Maintain financial security by adhering to internal accounting controls
- Responsible for preparation of journal entries and schedules for high volume Fixed Asset/CIP transactions
- Prepare monthly/quarterly reconciliations of Balance Sheet accounts and sub ledgers, in Blackline
- Ability to perform a thorough review of balance sheet and income statement accounts – tasks to be performed include recommending/executing correcting entries, raising potential issues for discussion, identifying problem accounts, analyzing balances for accuracy and completeness and proposing accrual or deferral entries as appropriate
- Prepare reports required for financial audits and management as needed
- Maintain detailed and organized accounting records and perform ad-hoc projects as needed
- Provide all backup and explanations for internal and external Audit requests
- Assist in Sage Fixed Asset Software Implementation
- Support process improvement
- Work with other departments
- Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as requested
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 4+ years of relevant accounting experience required
- 2+ years experience with Fixed Asset accounting a plus
- Manufacturing experience required
- Epicor, Sage and Blackline experience a plus
- Ability to work independently, with little supervision
- Must be a self-starter
- Outstanding organizational and analytical skills
- Proficient with the use of ERP systems and ability to pull detail data to support account analysis.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs: Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Advanced proficiency in Excel is required
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Excellent time management, project management and planning skills required.
- Attention to detail
- Must possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment
- Ability to multi-task and work with a high sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.
- Energetic, passionate and positive can-do attitude a must