The Sr Accountant ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering accounting transactions. This position applies advanced accounting principles and procedures to summarize and report upon financial information and prepare accurate and timely financial reports.
*This role can be base in Pittsburgh (North Shore) or Apopka, Florida.
- Maintains accuracy of the general ledger data by performing recurring, routine and advanced accounting functions.
- Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies.
- Handles monthly close process, including elimination and consolidation.
- Reviews and verifies accuracy of account balances and classifications. Analyzes changes in account balances and makes recommendations to correct errors as appropriate.
- Identifies process and control improvement opportunities and works with manager to implement the appropriate modifications.
- Executes variety of financial reports to communicate results, trends and issues, incorporating statistical and ratio analysis as well as other necessary management accounting review.
- Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
- Assists with internal and external audit by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts; providing information for auditors.
- Stays abreast of all accounting legal requirements to ensure continuous compliance.
- Secures financial information by completing database backups.
- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
- Implements and reviews SOX controls.
- May supervise and guide lower-level accountants.
- Additional duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
- Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred
- 5+ years progressive Accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
- High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
- Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
- Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
- Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
- Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
- Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
PHYSICAL ASPECTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually low/moderate.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
- Advanced degree such as an MBA or Master's degree
- Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, or equivalent education and experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Internet applications
- Strong analytical, prioritization, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management, and planning skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding and application of mathematical concepts
- Ability to build collaborative relationships across the organization
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
- Ability to influence peers and senior management
- Strong attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting
What We Do
At Matthews International, we believe in a world of inspired possibilities. We believe that taking pride in our past inspires growth for the future. And that we all have a responsibility to explore new ways of thinking, working and advancing our craft. Globally headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Matthews International is home to a global network of employees operating in three distinct industries—SGK Brand Solutions, Memorialization and Industrial Technologies. We care deeply about what they do each day—because when we’re inspired, we can inspire others. We can make difference that goes beyond expectations—for our clients, our community and our company. Our dedication, drive and determination empower creativity and give us strength to transform inspired possibilities into inspiring realities. This is strengthened by our values which are fundamental to our business and guide how we work—to demonstrate integrity, cultivate employees, be our best, innovate and live the Matthews spirit.
