Accountant 2

The Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting assignments under general direction from the Accounting Supervisor. The incumbent will plan and conduct work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation or modification of standard accounting techniques, procedures and practices. The successful candidate devises new approaches to most problems, seeking technical guidance on unusually complex problems. . Primary Duties & Responsibilities Support accounting team with daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting including monthly P&L package, financial quarterly review and quarterly operational review Perform month end closing procedures including journal entries and inventory analysis. Manage Fixed Asset requisition and tracking Perform daily customer invoicing Prepare and submit weekly and monthly wire transfers Annual Personal property tax analysis and filings Manage audit requests with internal and external audit groups Support SOX reporting and testing process Perform complex balance sheet account reconciliations Prepare monthly revenue recognition and shipment cutoff reconciliations Responsible for various special projects & ad hoc requests Identify process opportunity areas and develop and implement procedures to improve organizational efficiency Perform other duties, as assigned Required Skills Proven analytical, problem solving, and process improvement ability Experience with ERP systems for general accounting and consolidation purposes Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills Ability to successfully manage many issues and projects simultaneously Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with all levels of management Able to work productively and independently Previous public accounting experience with manufacturing clients is a plus SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) reporting experience is preferred Demonstrated understanding and application of U.S. GAAP Experience & Education Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field CPA or CMA is preferred 4+ years of progressive accounting experience