Senior Accountant

Sewer Equipment; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance available after 60 days

Company paid Life, Short & Long-Term Disability

401k Plan with company match after one year

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join their finance team. This role involves overseeing financial activities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, preparing tax returns, and providing strategic financial guidance. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Accounting and 5+ years of accounting experience, particularly in manufacturing. The position requires proficiency in Excel, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, and a 401k plan with matching after one year.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or related industry.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee intercompany accounting activities.
• Prepare and file various tax returns, including corporate income tax.
• Assist with financial, bank, and liability audits.
• Train and mentor other accounting functions.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Detail oriented

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Sewer Equipment is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in overseeing financial activities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to the company's management.

We are looking for employees who can:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
• Interact professionally with other employees and customers
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations

Responsibilities:

• Intercompany accounting
• Monthly and Quarterly ledger closings
• Annual budget preparation and monthly variance analysis
• Prepare and file various tax returns, including corporate income tax, sales tax, and property tax filings
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset and depreciation schedules
• Create and update monthly Plant Book reports for upper management to support business decision-making
• Ad hoc reporting
• Assist with financial, bank, tax, and generally liability audits
• Cross train with Controller and Director of Finance functions
• Train, mentor, and help other accounting functions such as accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Aid in the preparation of internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system
• Reconcile all asset and liability accounts monthly/quarterly/annually
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data

Essential Functions:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Education and Experience Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or related industry
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
• Health, Dental & Vision insurance available after 60 days of employment
• Company paid Life, Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness
• 401k Plan with company match after one year of employment