Sr, GL Accountant

The Position

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

esponsibilities

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Responsible for monthly financial statement close (various journal entries; account reconciliations; monthly close coordination).

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Create/post adjusting journal entries and G/L account reconciliations in accordance with established reporting standards and GAAP requirements.

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Assist in preparing quarterly consolidation / reporting packages for parent company.

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Assist in preparing quarterly audit schedules for quarterly review and year-end external audit.

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Responsible for fluctuation analysis on monthly / quarterly basis, works with personnel in various departments to identify and explain variances.

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Provide written and verbal summaries of analytical research to departments and management as required.

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Respond to questions from internal departments and external auditors.

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Develop and maintain effective, professional and respectful working relationships.

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Assist in preparing schedules for allocating budget and actual expenses (pension, insurance, etc.).

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Responsible for multiple ledger account reconciliations and resolution of reconciliation issues - including identifying new issues that arise.

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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

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Minimum of 2-5 years related experience (preferably in a publicly held company).

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2-5 years progressive experience in financial / general ledger accounting and reporting.

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Strong cost and inventory accounting experience.

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Prior public accounting experience preferred.

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Knowledge of current Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), public accounting experience a plus, knowledge of Progress/MXP/HP5000 and Hyperion Essbase software a plus.

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A track record of making procedural and efficiency improvements.

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Advanced knowledge of Excel and the ability to work comfortably with other programs in Microsoft Office.

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Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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Excellent collaborative skills to work closely with other departments as well as external auditors.

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Solid organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines.

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A customer focus and a positive, can do attitude.

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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.

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Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to understand the impact of operations on our financial results.

Education

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Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.

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CPA or CPA Candidate B.S. in Accounting.