Senior Accountant
Description
The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing key accounting functions to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and adherence to company policies. This role reviews financial statements, performs account reconciliations, supports month-end and year-end close processes, analyzes/reports key financial data, and assists with budgeting and audits. The Senior Accountant partners with internal departments to improve financial processes and provide financial insights that support business decision-making.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
- Shall adhere to all safety, health and environmental procedures, policies, and practices, and ensure that all equipment is in safe operating condition and meets or exceeds OSHA Standards.
- Comply with all QMS / EMS procedures and work instructions as it pertains to the description of the position.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Prepare, review, and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly operational financial reports.
- Month-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation and posting of journal entries, account analysis, and variance review to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Assist with External Audits
- Manage Fixed Assets and related reporting
- Oversee corporate credit card and employee expense reimbursement programs, ensuring compliance with company policies and accurate month-end accounting entries
- Develop ad-hoc reports and financial models as needed. Support Operations to implement/maintain standardization of processes that impact cost drivers.
- Assist in maintaining and strengthening accounting policies, and financial processes to support compliance and operational efficiency.
- Performs all other functions as required; included are any work assignments relating to the efficient flow of work within HMI Glass.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
- Accounting/GAAP knowledge
- Advanced/expert knowledge of Microsoft Office with a heavy emphasis on Excel (creation and use of complex formulas and functions, pivot table creation, and maintenance, etc.)
- Detail oriented, highly organized, and analytically inclined.
- Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects.
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to communicate changes and gain buy in for change.
- Unwavering integrity.
- Ability to complete projects timely and accurately.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Note: Possession of a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required for all new hires in all positions.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance preferred or equivalent job experience.
- 3 - 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment