Senior Accountant

*Hybrid, 1 day/week from home*

The Senior Accountant is a key contributor to month-end close and ongoing accounting operations, with primary responsibility for general ledger reconciliations, sales/use tax compliance support, recurring and ad-hoc journal entries, and process improvement. This role requires advanced Excel skills to analyze and cleanse large data sets, create pivot-based reconciliation schedules, and identify exceptions quickly.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & General Ledger Ownership

• Lead and perform month-end close activities, including preparation and review of balance sheet and expense account reconciliations.
• Prepare, post, and maintain support for monthly recurring journal entries, payroll entries, and other close-related entries.
• Complete ad-hoc GL reconciliations and ad-hoc journal entries, investigating variances and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Perform bank reconciliations, research reconciling items, and coordinate timely resolution.

Sales/Use Tax & Compliance

• Reconcile general ledger detail to Avalara sales tax filings, including transition support as Avalara assumes sales tax handling.
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual returns and related filings (e.g., use tax, CAT tax, and other applicable filings).
• Maintain documentation, schedules, and supporting workpapers to ensure audit-ready compliance.

Systems & Operational Accounting Support

• Enter and support processing of auto-drafted payables and payment applications in Acumatica.
• Support and maintain vendor setup processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to internal controls.
• Reconcile the prior day’s credit card batch into a file for application by the accounting team.
• Support credit card processing activities as needed.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Issue Resolution

• Partner with subsidiaries and internal departments to resolve accounting issues (e.g., meeting expenses, vendor setup requests, credit card questions) in a timely manner.
• Work with internal and external customers/providers to address inquiries, correct errors, and prevent recurrence.

Required Qualifications:

• BS Degree, CPA a plus
• Minimum 5 years related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced Excel proficiency with extensive experience in large data sets, including Pivot Tables, IF statements / logical functions, Data cleansing, validation, and exception reporting
• Demonstrated ability to execute month-end close, including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and journal entry preparation.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and prioritize effectively with minimal direction in a fast-paced environment.