Description
The Senior Accountant is a key role in helping to drive the organization to achieve strategic and plan objectives. Under the supervision of the Corporate Controller, the Senior Accountant is responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of the Company’s general ledger and to ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with US GAAP and in compliance with the company’s internal control framework.
The Senior Accountant will have the opportunity to experience all areas of the Accounting & Finance function of a growing business, with the ability to grow and advance within the department.
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure that all assigned accounts are properly reconciled, documented, approved and are in accordance with US GAAP. Accounts assigned will vary from time to time and will include asset accounts, liability accounts and P&L accounts.
- Prepare intercompany payable, receivable, sales & purchase reconciliations on a regular basis according to policy and ensure that all reconciling items are remediated on a timely basis.
- Prepare supporting schedules for external auditors as assigned.
- Assist the Corporate Controller in preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements as required.
- Assist with journal entries and analysis required for inventory costing, inventory observations and variance analysis.
- Oversee and transact inventory cycle counts on a recurring basis.
- Support the monthly internal management reporting and forecasting process and annual budgeting process as needed.
- Ensure that all controls supporting the integrity of the general ledger are in place, functioning and meet tests of design and effectiveness.
- Recommend process improvements, including automation of various tasks. Implement these improvements if approved by the controller.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management to support departmental and organizational objectives.
- As needed travel to our North Canton Location.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. MBA/CPA is a plus.
- Two to five years’ total experience in financial accounting required; discrete manufacturing experience preferred.
- Two to three years public accounting experience is strongly preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills are required
- Experience with ERP Systems. JDE and/or Jobboss is a plus.
- GAAP Experience.
- Must be able to interface with departmental colleagues and Senior Executives as needed
- Candidate must be a proactive, high-energy, goal-oriented self-starter and ability to “roll up your sleeves”.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Two to five years of total financial accounting experience
- Two to three years of public accounting experience
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with ERP systems
- JDE and/or JobBOSS experience
- GAAP experience
- Ability to interface with departmental colleagues and senior executives
- Proactive, high-energy, goal-oriented self-starter attitude
- MBA or CPA
- Discrete manufacturing experience
What We Do
Polychem Corporation manufactures plastic strapping systems and load securement packaging consumables and equipment, including strapping machines, steel strapping, tools, and accessories. It is known for its end-of-line packaging solutions.
