Senior Staff Accountant

The Bay Family of Companies; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with generous company match

Health Savings Account

Life & disability insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Employee discounts & events

Job summary

The Bay Family of Companies seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to manage monthly closing for divisional and corporate entities, review and prepare journal entries, and publish financial statements. You will maintain fixed assets schedules and provide ERP support across locations nationwide, with occasional travel.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and at least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or distribution, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent years of related experience.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Willingness to train operational partners in ERP software.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial information monthly/quarterly/annually using approved company financial reporting tools.
• Ensure integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, and entering journal entries; assist in month-end close and reconciliations.
• Prepare interim and year-end audit work papers.
• Analyze general ledger accounts and interpret data using spreadsheets.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets schedules for internal GAAP and tax for multiple entities.
• Provide ERP software support for locations nationwide.
• Occasional overnight travel is possible.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts across business segments.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Advanced Excel

Self-starter with initiative

Ability to train partners in ERP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Job description

Description

Regular responsibilities of the Senior Staff Accountant include completing monthly closing process for divisional and corporate entities. The Senior Staff Accountant will review and prepare journal entries, analyze and publish financial statements.

• Prepare financial information monthly/quarterly/annually using approved company financial reporting tools
• Ensure the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, and entering journal entries. Assist in month-end close processes and reconciliations
• Prepare interim and year-end audit work papers
• Analyze general ledger accounts and interpret data utilizing spreadsheets
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets schedules for internal GAAP books and tax for multiple legal entities
• Provide ERP software support for locations nationwide
• Occasional overnight travel is possible with this position
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts supporting various business segments
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Description

Regular responsibilities of the Senior Staff Accountant include completing monthly closing process for divisional and corporate entities. The Senior Staff Accountant will review and prepare journal entries, analyze and publish financial statements.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare financial information monthly/quarterly/annually using approved company financial reporting tools
• Ensure the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, and entering journal entries. Assist in month-end close processes and reconciliations
• Prepare interim and year-end audit work papers
• Analyze general ledger accounts and interpret data utilizing spreadsheets
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets schedules for internal GAAP books and tax for multiple legal entities
• Provide ERP software support for locations nationwide
• Occasional overnight travel is possible with this position
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts supporting various business segments
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent years of related experience, required
• 3+ years of accounting experience, required
• Accounting experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment, strongly preferred
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Excel
• Willingness and ability to train operational partners in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, required
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Ax, a plus

Job Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong organizational skills
• Thorough knowledge of general accounting principles and best practices
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems at both a strategic and functional level
• Mathematic competence
• Self-starter with strong initiative and the ability to work independently

Benefits: At The Bay Family of Companies, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of our employees & their families.

• Health benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance. A wellness program with incentives.
• Financial security with a 401(k) with a generous company match, a Health Savings Account option, and life & disability insurance for unexpected events.
• Work-Life balance supported by a generous amount of paid time off and holidays to recharge.
• Additional perks include employee discounts, company events and recognition programs.

***This employment advertisement is not applicable to individuals who reside in the states of California or Colorado.***