Senior Accountant - Corporate Accounting

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• Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave 

• Paid education assistance

• Team member discount

• Development programs for advancement and career growth

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​What You’ll Be Doing:

• Prepares journal entries, financial reports, and financial analysis both on a periodic basis and as requested.  Completes period-end functions including reconciliations and adjustments of departmental accounts.  Performs the research necessary to determine the appropriate corrections and adjustments.  Reviews variances from the budget and reports financial trends to management.  Generates related reporting for senior management each period.
• Research accounting related issues in accordance with GAAP.  Provide GAAP interpretation and document a conclusion in a clear, logical, and comprehensive manner.
• Works with and assists various areas of the Company in gathering, analyzing, and interpreting financial and operating results.  Creates and evaluates strategic business proposals including analysis of return on investment and future cash flows.
• Participates in corporate cross-functional meetings on department related projects.  Also conducts projects, tasks, and ad hoc functions based on the needs of the department.
• Looks to develop innovations and enhancements in processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness and reduce labor requirements, including leveraging automations and AI where appropriate.
• This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.

What You Bring With You (Qualifications):

• Bachelor of Accounting/Finance degree, CPA preferred.
• 3-5+ years of experience in accounting or financial related business experience
• Exceptional communication and analytical skills.
• Experience with automation and AI tools a plus.
• Experience with SAP a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Project management skills a plus.
• Fluency with Microsoft Excel.