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Senior Accountant

American Superconductor
Posted a month ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Queensbury, NY, US

Salary

$70,000 - $80,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance
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Title: 

Senior Accountant

Reports to:

 Accounting Manager 

Department:

CGS Cost Accounting 

 

Summary – This position will support key accounting functions with a focus on ASC 606 revenue recognition, SEC reporting, and complex reconciliation. This role will play a critical part in preparing accurate financial statements and ensuring compliance with GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and internal controls.


Job Responsibilities – Activities:

Functions:

  • Take ownership of core accounting processes 
  • Provide guidance to junior team members, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive process improvements and ensure timely, accurate reporting
  • Prepare and review complex monthly journal entries, including those related to deferred revenue, leases, and other technical areas
  • Perform and oversee account reconciliation and analysis for key balance sheet accounts such as accounts receivable, restricted cash, deferred revenue, inventory, and lease accounting
  • Review and assess customer invoicing for proper sales tax application and manage the related accounting for accrued sales tax
  • Review and reconcile inventory accounts, conduct audits when necessary, and review/update components costs 
  • Prepare and file multi-state sales tax returns in a timely and accurate manner
  • Collaborate with the AR team to support collections, aging analysis, and customer communications
  • Work with plant controller on cash flow forecasting 
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger subsidiary records, including accounts receivable ledgers and external lease software systems
  • Prepare detailed audit schedules for both quarterly reviews and annual audits
  • Respond to auditor inquiries as needed.
  • Support the company’s SOX compliance by preparing schedules and ensuring proper documentation of key controls
  • Serve as a resource and mentor to junior accounting staff; assist in training and reviewing their work when appropriate
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives and take the lead on ad hoc projects and analyses to support the finance team’s goals
  • Other tasks as required 



Education - Experience:

Required: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
  • 3-5 years relevant accounting experience 
  • Strong understanding of GAAP, ASC 606, and ASC 842

Preferred:

  • CPA or CPA track
  • 3+years relevant accounting experience in a public company or public accounting environment 
  • Strong understanding of GAAP, ASC 606, and ASC 842
  • Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley internal control frameworks


 

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.) required
  • Experience with Oracle ERP or similar systems strongly preferred
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision 
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills 
  • Ability to collaborate across departments
  • Detail-oriented 
  • Proactive mindset 
  • Strong sense of ownership
  • US Citizen

 

 

 

Any other training requirements/comments

NEPSI is an EEO M/F/D/V

Benefits: 

Medical Dental Vision

401K, and 401K match 

Short and Long Term Disability 

EAP Program 

Vacation and Sick Time 

Life Insurance 





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