DUTIES:

• Review monthly, quarterly, and yearly closings that conform to GAAP for division.
• Provide system support (Oracle & Avante) to Accounting Manager and Controller, as well as corporate accounting
and subsidiary personnel.
• Ensure integrity of financial statements.
• Recording all journal entries to the general ledger in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reconcile accounts monthly, proposing corrections as needed.
• Ensure that transactional activity is coded accurately and financial reporting integrity is maintained.
• Analyze financial statements monthly and develop variance explanations for distribution to management.
• Reviewing reconciliations and monthly closing entries prepared by staff accountants.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND:

• Public experience a plus if at least 3 years. 4-5 years total experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or related field required.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Supervisory experience in a closing environment (i.e., responsible for trial balance and overall closing activities).
• Requires experience in making accounting estimates and judgments and preparing and maintaining trial balance to
permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Broad knowledge and experience in general accounting concepts.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of GAAP.
• Detailed and accurate.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Diligent at meeting deadlines.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions based on general guidelines.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Excel (advanced spreadsheet skills desired)
• MS Word
• ERP system environment such as Oracle, SAP, JDE or other contemporary system preferred.