What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Superior Essex Communications?
General Purpose Of The Position
This position is responsible for month-end closing (journal entries, reconciliations, reports), and account analysis. This person must be able to work independently and with little supervision.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
This position is responsible for month-end closing (journal entries, reconciliations, reports), and account analysis. This person must be able to work independently and with little supervision.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Participate in monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports)
- Prepare and/or review monthly Balance Sheet account reconciliations
- Consolidation and management reporting
- Interact with internal and external auditors and assist with related deliverables
- Prepare P&L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for quarterly audits
- Responsible for Chart of Accounts maintenance in general ledger and reconciliation system
- Prepare Mexico and Canada entries in compliance with GAAP and IFRS requirements
- Prepare Lease accounting schedules and entries in compliance with GAAP and IFRS
- Works closely with Staff Accountants and FP&A department
- Strong analytical skills and good work ethic
- Excellent attentiveness to detail
- Strong self-starter and ability to work independently and with little supervision
- Able to meet deadlines given with accurate and complete information
- Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities
- Proficient in spreadsheet and word processing programs
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in use of Microsoft Word
- QAD or another ERP experience a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required
- 5 or more years as Senior Accountant in a medium to large sized organization
- Manufacturing industry experience is preferred
- GAAP and IFRS experience are preferred