Description
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing advanced accounting functions that support the Company's financial reporting, manufacturing operations, and financial analysis. This position plays a key role in month-end and year-end closing activities, financial analysis, and continuous process improvement. The Senior Accountant partners with operations and management to provide accurate financial information that supports sound business decisions and operational efficiency.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Perform financial reconciliations and month-end closing activities mainly related to payroll.
· Manage the administration of foreign entity.
· Assist with administration of an employee stock ownership plan, including payouts, compliance, appraisal, and audit.
· Financial statement analysis.
· Complete high-level compliance related to government surveys and filings.
· Assist with the administration and maintenance of company insurance policies.
· Prepare monthly journal entries and assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements.
· Contribute to the completion of year-end audits and tax returns.
· Facilitate and improve accounting processes.
· Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Knowledge of cost accounting and manufacturing accounting principles.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information effectively.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics GP experience preferred.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting experience.
- Manufacturing accounting experience preferred.
- Cost accounting experience preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation preferred.
Physical and Environmental Requirements
- Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
- Frequent use of computers, calculators, and standard office equipment.
- Occasional lifting of office materials up to 20 pounds.
- May occasionally visit manufacturing and warehouse areas, requiring compliance with all facility safety policies and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Skills Required
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Knowledge of cost accounting and manufacturing accounting principles
- Experience preparing monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close activities
- Experience with inventory accounting, COGS, and fixed asset accounting
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
- Experience with ERP systems
- Microsoft Dynamics GP experience
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments
What We Do
Solomon Colors is a leading U.S.-owned producer of iron oxide pigments in dry, liquid, and granular forms for coloring concrete and mortar, also offering decorative concrete products and automated color dispensing equipment.
