Senior Accountant

AMSC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with match

Disability insurance

EAP program

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

AMSC is seeking an accounting professional to support core functions with emphasis on ASC 606 revenue recognition, SEC reporting, and complex reconciliations. You will prepare and review journal entries, lead reconciliations, and ensure GAAP and SOX compliance.

The role collaborates across departments, mentors junior staff, drives process improvements, and supports accurate financial statements for multi-state operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 3-5 years relevant accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, ASC 606, and ASC 842.
• CPA or CPA track preferred; 3+ years in public company or public accounting.
• US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of core accounting processes.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and collaborate cross-functionally to drive process improvements and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Prepare and review complex monthly journal entries, including those related to deferred revenue, leases, and other technical areas.
• Perform and oversee account reconciliation and analysis for key balance sheet accounts such as accounts receivable, restricted cash, deferred revenue, inventory, and lease accounting.
• Review and assess customer invoicing for proper sales tax application and manage related accounting for accrued sales tax.
• Review and reconcile inventory accounts, conduct audits when necessary, and review/update components costs.
• Prepare and file multi-state sales tax returns in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with the AR team to support collections, aging analysis, and customer communications.
• Work with plant controller on cash flow forecasting.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger subsidiary records, including accounts receivable ledgers and external lease software systems.
• Prepare detailed audit schedules for both quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Respond to auditor inquiries as needed.
• Support the company’s SOX compliance by preparing schedules and ensuring proper documentation of key controls.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to junior accounting staff; assist in training and reviewing their work when appropriate.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and take the lead on ad hoc projects and analyses to support the finance team’s goals.
• Other tasks as required

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Ownership mindset

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA track

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Job Summary

Summary –This position will support key accounting functions with a focus on ASC 606 revenue recognition, SEC reporting, and complex reconciliation. This role will play a critical part in preparing accurate financial statements and ensuring compliance with GAAP, Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX), and internal controls.

Job Responsibilities – Activities: Functions

• Take ownership of core accounting processes
• Provide guidance to junior team members, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive process improvements and ensure timely, accurate reporting
• Prepare and review complex monthly journal entries, including those related to deferred revenue, leases, and other technical areas
• Perform and oversee account reconciliation and analysis for key balance sheet accounts such as accounts receivable, restricted cash, deferred revenue, inventory, and lease accounting
• Review and assess customer invoicing for proper sales tax application and manage the related accounting for accrued sales tax
• Review and reconcile inventory accounts, conduct audits when necessary, and review/update components costs
• Prepare and file multi-state sales tax returns in a timely and accurate manner
• Collaborate with the AR team to support collections, aging analysis, and customer communications
• Work with plant controller on cash flow forecasting
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger subsidiary records, including accounts receivable ledgers and external lease software systems
• Prepare detailed audit schedules for both quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Respond to auditor inquiries as needed
• Support the company’s SOX compliance by preparing schedules and ensuring proper documentation of key controls
• Serve as a resource and mentor to junior accounting staff; assist in training and reviewing their work when appropriate
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and take the lead on ad hoc projects and analyses to support the finance team’s goals
• Other tasks as required

Education – Experience

Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance3-5 years relevant accounting experience
Strong understanding of GAAP, ASC 606, and ASC 842

Preferred: CPA or CPA track3+years relevant accounting experience in a public company or public accounting environment
Strong understanding of GAAP, ASC 606, and ASC 842Knowledge of Sarbanes‑Oxley internal control frameworks

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.) required
• Experience with Oracle ERP or similar systems strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across departments
• Detail-oriented
• Proactive mindset
• Strong sense of ownership
• US Citizen

Any other training requirements/comments

NEPSI is an EEO M/F/D/V

Benefits

• Medical Dental Vision401K, and 401K matchShort- and Long-Term Disability,EAP Program, PTO,Life Insurance

Pay Information

• Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
• Pay Type: Annual
• Salary Range: 70,000 – 80,000 USD