Senior Staff Accountant / CPA
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Includes but is not limited to the following:
- Internal/External Audit Management
- Internal Audit Management – Auditing of internal Finance processes.
- Audit preparation including preparing and leading internal and external audits – organizing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards.
- Serve as lead for consolidation audits, ensuring accurate data and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate globally to facilitate and support completion of global auditing process and compliance.
- Coordinate auditor requests for interim and year-end audits, as well as auditor requests for tax information.
- Review of auditor requests before submission to auditors.
- Financial/Accounting
- Review entries for bonds/equities and the Zipvest board report as part of investment accounting responsibilities.
- Assist in financial reporting on project performance including variances, forecasts, and expenditure tracking.
- Ensure GAAP and tax compliance.
- Process Improvement
- Identify and communicate best practices in financial oversight for the Finance team in an effort to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Provide training and support to other team members on financial aspects of project management and audit readiness.
- Reporting and Communication
- Maintain accurate documentation for processes, audits, and financial performance, and review with appropriate Finance management.
- Perform other related duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
- MBA or Masters in Accounting preferred; CPA required
- 7-10 years of financial statement analysis experience.
- Supervisory experience required.
- Demonstrated Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.
- Knowledge of AX operating system a plus.
Smoking is permitted in most areas of Zippo workplace facilities, other than certain designated non-smoking areas.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
- CPA
- MBA or Master's in Accounting
- 7-10 years of financial statement analysis experience
- Supervisory experience
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of AX operating system
What We Do
Celebrating more than 85 years of business in Bradford, Pennsylvania, Zippo is one of the most recognized brands in the world, and has produced more than 600 million windproof lighters, each backed by an unparalleled lifetime guarantee. Born from Zippo’s legacy of fire, durability and reliability, Zippo offers a full line of products designed to enhance the outdoor experience. Zippo offers the performance consumers expect while establishing a new standard for quality that sets the brand apart in the marketplace. With products for flame, cooking and comfort, Zippo outdoor products are engineered to exceed and provides an outdoor experience that is unmistakably Zippo. In addition to the classic Zippo lighter, Zippo also markets candle lighters, utility lighters, men's apparel and accessories, and outdoor products. Zippo owns W.R. Case and Sons Cutlery Company and the Ronson U.S.A. brand in addition to Zippo U.K., Zippo Germany, Zippo SA, and Zippo Classic China. Zippo products are distributed in more than 160 countries.
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