Senior Accountant

Job Description

Responsible for a multitude of accounting activities, including but not limited to journal entries, reconciliations, the month end close process and audit preparation. Reconciles balance sheet accounts and resolves accounting discrepancies and irregularities by collecting and analyzing account information. Interacts with other departments to understand their transactions. Supports various audit activities (external, internal). Ensures that all deliverables comply with generally accepted accounting principles. Contributes to other department and organization special projects as assigned.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Leading month-end and year-end close, including preparing monthly journal entries, supporting schedules, account reconciliations, and business unit financial statements;

• Assist with internal and external audits by responding to requests;

• Maintaining, updating and developing accounting policies and procedures;

• Analyzing general ledger accounts and resolving discrepancies;

• Liaison between FP&A team and Corporate Finance on variance related questions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Accounting required or

• Bachelors Finance required and

• Masters Accountancy preferred or

• Masters Finance preferred

• A minimum of 2+ years of experience in public accounting or related accounting and reporting experience is required; manufacturing experience is preferred but not required

• 2+ Years of experience with financial software applications (such as SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, OneStream, etc.) required

• Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis

• Able to use Microsoft Office Applications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - External Agency/Certifier preferred

Soft Skills
Strong writing and verbal skills; ability to communicate well across functions; problem solving and research capabilities; critical thinking is a must. Top candidates have excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.
Additional Requirements

• 10% of time traveling to domestic MiTek locations as needed.

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off

• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans

• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement

• Performance/Incentive bonuses

• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement

• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing 

• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

Physical Demands
This role is performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform the duties of the role.

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.

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