Senior Staff Accountant

Zippo Manufacturing Company; Bradford (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Zippo Manufacturing Company in Bradford, Pennsylvania is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to oversee internal and external audit processes, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience in financial statement analysis and a strong background in auditing.

Responsibilities include preparing and leading audits, process improvement, and providing training to team members. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required, with an MBA or CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of financial statement analysis experience.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Audit preparation and management.
• Serve as lead for consolidation audits.
• Identify and communicate best practices in financial oversight.

Skills

Financial statement analysis

Internal audit management

Process improvement

Microsoft Office Suite

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA or Masters in Accounting

CPA

Tools

AX operating system

Job description

Includes but is not limited to the following:

• Internal/External Audit Management
• Internal Audit Management – Auditing of internal Finance processes.
• Audit preparation including preparing and leading internal and external audits – organizing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Serve as lead for consolidation audits, ensuring accurate data and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate globally to facilitate and support completion of global auditing process and compliance.
• Coordinate auditor requests for interim and year-end audits, as well as auditor requests for tax information.
• Review of auditor requests before submission to auditors.
• Review entries for bonds/equities and the Zipvest board report as part of investment accounting responsibilities.
• Assist in financial reporting on project performance including variances, forecasts, and expenditure tracking.
• Ensure GAAP and tax compliance.
• Process Improvement
• Identify and communicate best practices in financial oversight for the Finance team in an effort to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide training and support to other team members on financial aspects of project management and audit readiness.
• Reporting and Communication
• Maintain accurate documentation for processes, audits, and financial performance, and review with appropriate Finance management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
• MBA or Masters in Accounting preferred; CPA preferred
• 10-15 years of financial statement analysis experience.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Demonstrated Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Knowledge of AX operating system a plus.

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