Sr. Accountant

Introduction

The Senior Accountant will report to the Senior Accounting Manager with significant exposure to the Senior Director, Accounting Operations. They will be part of a high-performing team and will be expected to lead, take ownership of his/her areas of responsibility, and ensure accurate and timely completion of company reporting requirements. This role will provide a variety of opportunities to be visible in the company.

What You Will Do:

Key activities include but are not limited to:

Revenue Accounting & Contract Review

• Key contributor of month-end close process including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations and flux analysis related to revenue activities including, but not limited to, allowances for coop, returns, promotions and compliance. He/she will primarily focus on Americas and other APAC regions, ensuring timely and accurate close, preparation of P&L and balance sheet impact, variance and flux analysis, and management reporting and commentary.
• Manage subledger and general ledger reconciliations related to revenue, returns, allowances, rebates, MDF/Co-op, promotional deductions, along with Accounts Receivable Reconciliations.
• Partner with Technical Accounting, Sales, Legal, and Operations to review contracts and assist in assessing accounting implications.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, and Legal to review amendments, rebates, allowances, or return/credit terms to ensure appropriate accounting treatment.

Retail Deductions, Returns & Allowances

• Process retailer deductions: Co-op funds, MDF, promotional allowances, retailer returns, allowances, and other deductions — ensuring correct accounting treatment, reconciliation, and impact on net sales/revenue.
• Coordinate with Sales, Operations, Customer/Channel Management and Technical Accounting teams to understand and document deduction/return/allowance agreements and their accounting implications.

Payroll & Benefits Accounting

• Process payroll-related journal entries: bi-weekly payroll, month-end salary and vacation accrual, benefit plan accruals.
• Reconcile payroll and benefit-related general ledger accounts (liabilities, accruals, prepaids, etc.).
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll/benefit accounting close in parallel with financial close cycles.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Ensure compliance of key accounting controls for Sarbanes Oxley purposes.
• Identify and implement processes to gain efficiencies and improvements to current manual processes as well as improved month-end closing timelines. 

To Be Successful You Will Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• 4+ years of related experience.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Exposure to Oracle EBS and Tableau is preferred.
• Must have (soft skills):
  • Self-motivated and eagerness to improve everything you touch.
  • Ability to work in a team environment across various departments or as an individual contributor as needed.
  • Detail oriented and commitment to a high level of accuracy
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, oral and written communications skills.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

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Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of any additional employment visas at this time.