Senior Accountant

AP Professionals; City of Rochester (NY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing seeks a Senior Accountant who will handle corporate accounting entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with GAAP standards. The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, and a CPA is preferred. The position is fully remote and involves collaboration with various teams to drive financial success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA strongly desired.
• At least 3 years of experience in accounting needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end close accounting entries ensuring GAAP compliance.
• Analyze actual results against budgets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide support for financial reporting.

Skills

Knowledge of GAAP

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong collaboration skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Strong written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AP Professionals has partnered with a local food manufacturing company to find a Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for daily preparation and analysis of corporate accounting entries, reconciliations, and reports, coordinating audit information, contributing to financial reporting for newly acquired businesses, executing financial controls, and potentially overseeing junior staff. This position is fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post month-end close accounting entries, ensuring GAAP compliance in areas such as fixed asset accounting, leases (ASC 842), insurance, property tax, and broker commissions.
• Maintain and update accounting records and files, including balance sheet reconciliations, according to company policies and processes.
• Analyze actual results against budgets, communicating key drivers of variances to accounting leadership and finance teams.
• Prepare and review recurring and ad-hoc financial reports for leadership.
• Prepare and review year-end accounting disclosures and audit documents.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders, including finance, operations, supply chain, and tax, to understand business practices and provide support for financial reporting and analysis.
• Assist with the integration of newly acquired businesses, identifying and implementing accounting process improvements and synergies with the legacy business.
• Work closely with operations to provide guidance on company accounting policies, processes, and controls.
• Commit to teamwork to ensure timely, thorough, and high-quality outcomes in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA strongly desired.

Experience

• At least 3 years of experience in accounting.
• Experience in the manufacturing or food industry desired.
• Experience with inventory or cost accounting is a plus.
• Experience with business combination accounting a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Preferred experience in public accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical accounting guidance.
• Self-starter and team player.
• Capable of working independently and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to diplomatically resolve challenges.
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality and integrity.