Senior Accountant needed for a Manufacturer in Ladson, SC
Job Summary: The Senior Accountant will be responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data in a variety of areas. The ideal candidate will take ownership of assigned responsibilities and demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset. This candidate should be open to familiarizing themselves with all processes/tasks within the accounting department. The Senior Accountant will report directly to the CFO.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Manage financial reporting to ensure adherence with generally accepted accounting principles, internal controls, company policies and procedures.
- Perform and improve the month-end practices (Entries for Accruals, Prepaids, Deferred Revenue, etc.)
- Review monthly financial results and prepare reporting package for parent company.
- Assist with preparing and maintaining cash flow forecast.
- Maintain the fixed asset ledger including monthly reconciliation.
- Review and submit monthly, quarterly, & annual sales tax returns for multiple states
- Monitor daily activities of company's bank account.
- Review positive pay and approve/reject payments.
- Keep ACH authorizations up to date.
- Oversee Accounts Receivable
- Monitor Aged Receivable report, and direct or assist staff with follow-up on past due accounts by phone or email.
- Work with team to email customer account statements monthly.
- Resolve customer complaints in a timely manner to obtain payment.
- Remit doubtful accounts to collection agency.
- Oversee Accounts Payable
- Review and process vendor invoices for payment.
- Work with vendors to remedy any past due invoices.
- Review statements received from Vendors and submitted feedback.
- Process weekly check run and ACH/Wire payments.
- Assist CFO in preparation of the company's annual budget.
- Internal audits: assist in all aspects with preparation of year-end audits.
- External audits: assist in all aspects with preparation and ensure proper maintenance of accounting records and documentation in compliance with statutory requirements and company policies.
- Support HR Department by processing bi-weekly payroll.
- Prepare and post bi-weekly payroll journal entries.
- Lead and develop the accounting and finance team. Manage workload distribution and performance evaluations.
- Assist CFO with continuous improvement and development of new systems of the finance department.
- Maintain external relationships with accounting firm, state agencies, & bank
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in accounting and 5+ years of related experience. Must be well organized, very detail oriented, possess excellent communication skills and be a team player. Candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Excel. Prior manufacturing and ERP experience is a plus.
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