Senior Accountant

Mod-Pac; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mod-Pac is seeking a high-detail, analytical accounting professional to join our finance team in Buffalo. The role focuses on inventory management, journal entries, month-end close, and internal controls to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

Candidates should have a 4-year degree in accounting or finance and 3–5 years of related experience. Strong Excel and data analytics skills are required, along with the ability to prepare routine reports and communicate effectively with multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3–5 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and data analytics.
• Ability to write routine reports and speak effectively in front of others.
• Basic math skills and ability to compute discounts, percentages, interest, proportions, and fractions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly Inventory Change report.
• Maintain inventory records via monthly inventory roll-forward and overhead rate updates.
• Analyze and prepare journal entries and accruals for month-end close.
• Manage and prepare inventory reports on slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
• Analyze anomalies and report to management.
• Assist External Auditors with scheduled cycle counts.
• Accounts Receivable: provide customer statements, clarify discrepancies, and assist with collections.
• Accounts Payable: review and process expense reports, back-up invoices.
• Internal Controls: test controls for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and maintain narratives.
• Reporting: post journal entries, reconcile accounts monthly, and prepare Cost of Poor Quality analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Data analytics

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Base Pay $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

This is a high-level position which involves responsibilities such as attention to detail, separation of duties; and transparent communication with multiple departments and customers.

Requirements

Prerequisites:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Three to Five years of related accounting or bookkeeping experience under supervision; or
• An equivalent amount of education and experience
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and data analytics

Requirements:

• Ability to write routine reports and to speak effectively in front of other individuals
• Basic math skills
  • Possess the ability to calculate figures such as discounts, percentages, interest, proportions, and fractions, draw and interpret bar graphs
• Reasoning ability
  • Possess the ability to make decisions in variable situations requiring analytical interpretive, evaluative and/or constructive thinking
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals
• Be able to work overtime as required, with or without advance notice
• Follow procedures, specifications and guidelines for the position
• Work at an efficient pace meeting expectations
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
• Have good team working skills
• Exercise accuracy in all functions of the position
• Accept levels of responsibility and accountability appropriate for the position
• Have an appreciation for the demands of the business
• Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal communications
• Responsible
• Organized
• Flexible & adaptable

Summary

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare weekly Inventory Change report
• Maintain inventory records via monthly inventory roll-forward process and overhead rate updates
• Analyze and prepare journal entries and accruals related to month-end close
• Manage and prepare inventory reports on slow-moving and obsolete inventory
• Analyze anomalies and report to management
• Assist External Auditors with their scheduled cycle count observations
• Accounts Receivable
  • Provide customer statements upon requests
  • Customer contact - Phone, fax, or written communication to clarify account discrepancies
  • Perform customer maintenance as necessary
  • Assist with customer collections
• Accounts Payable
  • Review and process approved expense reports
  • Process invoices in the system (Back-up)
• Internal Controls (Back-up)
  • Perform testing of internal controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act
  • Maintain and update internal controls narratives and documentation
  • Identify process improvements and opportunities and provide support at implementation
  • Perform user access reviews for reasonableness
• Reporting
  • Prepare and post various journal entries and month-end:
    • Rebate entries, IC-Disc Commission, Freight, Capital Lease, Waste Revenue. etc.
  • Reconcile accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance
  • Prepare Cost of Poor Quality Analysis and review Expedite Fees Schedule
• Assist with external auditors as needed
• Assist with ad hoc assignments and special projects as needed
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal/external customers