Role Description
The Accountant, Sr takes a hands-on approach translating business information into the financial statements and communicating that information at various levels in the organization. Thriving in a remote, fast-paced, dynamic environment, the Senior Staff Accountant supports our Finance department. This role plays an instrumental part in bringing clean, affordable, and modern energy to the world.
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Perform all month end closing processes including but not limited to: recording journal entries, variance analysis, and ensuring all entries are properly recorded
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Assist in the integrity of the accounting policies and overall financial statements including the review of accounts for discrepancies and reconciling differences
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Collaborate within accounting team and with cross-functional teams to ensure proper accounting is in place for various transactions and entries such as accruals, reserves, prepaid positions, fixed assets, and right of use assets
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Conduct monthly reconciliations on various types of accounts such as inventory, freight, bad debt, rebates and taxes
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Support in preparing schedules, requests, and information to support internal and external audits
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Prepare intercompany reconciliations, cross charges, and elimination entries
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Responsible for running trial balance and conducting analysis to ensure GL accounts are accurate and complete during close
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Support cash management β working with bank and assisting in forecasting cash positions
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Solid working knowledge of accounting principles in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
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Supporting the training and on-boarding of new hires within the team and documenting processes
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Manage sales tax certificates within SOVOS and tax account reconciliations
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Ensure fixed assets are properly accounted for in accounting system including acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation
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Experience with establishing, writing, or documenting policies and improving processes
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Assume day-to-day accounting operations duties including validating proper coding and determining appropriate accounting treatment
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Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
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Familiarity with basic business principles, corporate structures, accounting standards, and financial statements
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Ability to review and interpret general ledger accounts
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Acute attention to detail
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Commitment to excellence and high standards
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High level of organizational skills
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To respond courteously and promptly to upper management or business inquiries
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Excellent communication and follow through skills
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To express a professional demeanor when representing the Company
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Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to act as a change agent in concert with leadership and relevant stakeholders
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within changing priorities with enthusiasm
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Act as a flexible and innovative team player
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Self-motivated and able to collaborate with others as well as work independently
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Ability to adhere to deadlines and shift priorities when needed
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Good communication skills and the ability to explain accounting concepts in simple language to diverse audiences
Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in accounting or other business field with 3-5 yearsβ experience
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MBA or MA in Accounting, CMA or CPA preferred
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Proficient in Excel and Word, ERP Experience
Benefits
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Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, HSA, FSA, Flexible PTO, Birth Leave, Bonding Leave
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Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 annually