Sr. Accountant $80-110k plus bonus

Bell & Associates, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell & Associates, Inc. has been engaged to help recruit a Senior Accountant for our client in Columbia, SC. The role will assist with month end close, general ledger reconciliations and analyzing balance fluctuations to support daily operational decisions.

The successful candidate will have a strong accounting background, US GAAP knowledge, and experience with audits, Excel, and ERP systems. This position offers growth opportunities within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with accounting concentration.
• 5+ years of general ledger accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Familiarity with US GAAP.
• Positive attitude with a desire to grow with the company.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to problem solve and present go forward solutions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare amortization schedules and journal entries including marketing contracts.
• Validate and reconcile customer allowances.
• Support completing the annual audit.
• Provide reports to the third-party on sales and use tax and state registrations; review filings.
• Maintain fixed assets and process approved capex in the ERP system.
• Reconcile and prepare commission and royalty calculations with quarterly brand schedules.
• Prepare Amex and Concur reconciliations and T&E journal entries.
• Support FP&A in understanding balance fluctuations within the department scope.
• Complete additional duties or special projects as needed.

Skills

General ledger accounting

US GAAP

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bell & Associates has been engaged to help our client recruit their next Sr. Accountant. The Senior Accountant will assist with month end close processes, general ledger reconciliations and analyzing monthly, quarterly or yearly balance fluctuations. The successful candidate will need to be effective and experienced in the general accounting functions. This position will support various aspects of the financial cycle including, but not limited to, assisting in various audits, and monitoring metrics of the business to aid in daily operational decisions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare amortization schedules and propose the associated general journal entries that could include:
  • Marketing contracts
• Validate and reconcile customer contractual and non-contractual allowances.
• Provide support in completing the annual audit.
• Provide reports to our third-party resource on sales and use tax and state registration matters/questions. Review and approve all filings submitted by the third party.
• Maintain fixed assets for the global organization. Create approved capital expenditures within our ERP system and ensure all documentation has been received and is being maintained.
• Reconcile and prepare commission and royalty calculations. Provide quarterly schedules by brand for both calculations.
• Prepare the Amex and Concur reconciliations. Prepare a journal entry for posting monthly T&E expense.
• Support the FP&A team and the organization in understanding the fluctuations in balances under the department purview.
• Complete additional duties and/or special projects as assigned in response to changing business conditions and/or requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with a concentration in accounting
• 5+ years of general ledger accounting experience
• Must have a strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Have an understanding of US GAAP
• Must have a positive attitude with a desire to grow by supporting the company and team in projects that may arise through company initiatives or through acquisition.
• Ability to problem solve and present go forward solutions.
• Ability to multi-task while working independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

Bell & Associates, Inc. is a recognized Executive Recruiting & Staffing leader based in Kansas City. We focus and specialize in the following practice areas - Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Executive Leadership, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Manufacturing/Operations Management. We provide top talent to our clients on a Direct Hire, Contract, and Contract-to-Hire basis.