• Sr. Staff Accountant

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Kennett Square, PA)


    Description

    Thriving manufacturer located in the Chester County area is looking to hire a Sr. Staff Accountant with proven month-end close abilities and financial reporting. As the Sr. Staff Accountant, you will maintain the general ledger, perform balance sheet analysis, assist with expense analysis and reconciliation, prepare supporting schedules, complete fixed asset reporting, enter payroll journal entries into the ERP system, generate monthly bonus calculations, handle employee expense reimbursements, and provide other accounting support as needed. The ideal candidate for this role should have great problem-solving skills, excellent time-management and strong budgeting/forecasting abilities that will ensure revenue generation.

    Everyday Responsibilities

    • Prepare and review journal entries and support the month-end and year-end close processes in accordance with GAAP.

    • Prepare and maintain complex general ledger account reconciliations; investigate and resolve variances in a timely manner.

    • Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and related analyses.

    • Perform variance analysis and provide explanations for fluctuations between actual results, budget, and prior periods.

    • Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including fixed assets and related depreciation schedules.

    • Support internal and external audit activities by preparing schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and resolving findings.

    • Assist with technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards as needed.

    • Participate in maintaining internal controls and supporting SOX or other compliance requirements, as applicable.

    • Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior accounting staff.

    Requirements

    The ideal Sr. Staff Accountant MUST have a Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.

     

    Other requirements for the Sr. Staff Accountant role include and are not limited to:

     

    • 2+ years of accounting experience (public accounting)

    • Manufacturing/Distribution industry preferred (food, agriculture, beverage industry a plus)

    • Power BI and Sage experience preferred

    • Solid understanding of US GAAP and general ledger accounting

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, strong Excel

     

    For more information on this Sr. Staff Accountant role and other full time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact us at 302.985.5183 and reference JO#00800-0013365973.

     

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