SR. Liabilities Accountant

This position reports into the Head of Accounting, managing various accounting functions including general ledger maintenance and reconciliations, assisting in month end financial closing with associated analysis and reporting. This position evaluates and makes improvements to daily accounting processes while ensuring that compliance standards are met with all financial data and follows the Company’s accounting policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees calculating, posting, and verification of financial data for use in maintaining accounting records.
• Day-to-day requirements including but not limited to:
  • Prepares/oversees posting of weekly payroll data
  • Goods-in-transit maintenance
  • Freight analysis and GL coding
  • 1099 filings support (annual)
  • Amex & T&E (Admin support)
• Month End Close activities including balance sheet reconciliations and JEs & Global reporting offline tool inputs and submissions
• Maintains balance sheet account reconciliations monthly including:
  • Accounts Payables
  • Voucher Payables
  • Warranty Accrual
  • Customer Deposits & CTI POC
  • Goods-in-Transit Assets
  • Payroll related Accruals
  • Unbilled Accruals (i.e. professional services & freight)
• Ensuring assigned balance sheet accounts are in accordance with IFRS guidelines and/or the Company Accounting Manual.
• Supports Accounting team in providing documentation for annual internal and external audits.
• Supports Head of Accounting with special projects and other reporting requirements as needed.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions. 

COMPETENCY OR POSITION REQUIREMENTS (knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Communicates with co-workers, management, and business partners in a courteous and professional manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with team members
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)

• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum five years’ experience in g/l accounting, including experience with monthly closing cycles. Manufacturing accounting a plus.
• Experience with Syteline and SAP ERP systems preferred.