IFG US’s client is looking for a Senior Staff Accountant to join their team. Reporting to the CFO with a dotted line to the Director of Revenue Accounting, this position will ensure the accuracy of financial information by reviewing, reconciling, and maintaining high accounting standards needed for integrity of financial data.
Principle Responsibilities:
- Ensure the integrity of accounting information by verifying and analyzing financial data.
- Assist with preparation of analyses, estimates, and journal entries for month end close processes.
- Review trial balance detail to ensure accuracy of GL accounts for posted transactions and resolve any discrepancies.
- Prepare reconciliations for bank accounts, accruals, fixed assets, and other accounts. Ensure accruals are accurately captured for month end close and resolve any discrepancies.
- Assist with analyzing and reporting costs and inventory variances, and work with appropriate department members to achieve understanding and resolution. This includes cost of goods sold/inventory transactions and variances, purchase price variances, and manufacturing variances.
- Interact with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Assist with annual audits and tax preparation.
- Assist with preparation of financial statements and consolidations.
- Assist with margin and profitability metrics analysis.
- Assist with sales tax returns review, validation, and filings.
- Engage in development of processes and procedures to improve financial controls and integrity of data; implement changes and measure performance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Manufacturing experience, understanding of inventory and cost accounting.
- Understanding of internal controls and audit procedures.
- Ability to organize and prioritize, and meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Attention to detail is critical to the success of this position.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
- High standard of ethics and integrity.
- Must be able to think outside the box for problem resolution, while at the same time adhering to accounting practices and internal controls.
Education/ Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or related field.
Required Experience:
- 2-3 years in accounting/finance.
- General ledger and reconciliation experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and ERP systems.