Senior Accounting Analyst

Leading international manufacturer of tools and tooling components for the metal stamping industries has an immediate opening for a Senior Accounting Analyst.
The position is hands-on, reports to the Controller and presents the opportunity for advancement within the organization.
Senior Accounting Analyst Responsibilities: * Creates and reviews journal entries, analyzes accruals, prepares and reviews supporting schedules, and researches impactful items during the monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing process * Primary focus on cost accounting by performing monthly inventory valuation and reconciliation of cost ledgers as well as establishes labor and overhead rates * Reviews cost and variance trends; researching significant variations and recommending appropriate response * Performs annual cost roll and inventory revaluation as necessary.
Works with purchasing and operations management to enhance accuracy of cost components * Leads preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations * Researches reconciling items in a timely manner and recommends and takes action to resolve outstanding items * Maintains and modifies management reports.
Distributes management reports to leadership team and responds to and researches questions * Develops audit schedules and responds to auditor requests during financial audits * Assists with the annual budget and monthly forecasts * Reviews financial statements and evaluates results to budget.
Identifies and takes action on misstated items and implements required changes * Displays judgment to verify that processes are appropriately documented and creates and modifies documentation of accounting policies and procedures * Ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company accounting policies The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, as well as 3-5 years of manufacturing accounting experience.
Additional Competencies would include but not limited to: · Standard Cost Accounting · U.
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GAAP Proficiency · Familiarity with ERP and Financial Reporting Systems · High Proficiency with MS Office products · Strong Written and Verbal Communication skills Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Physical setting: * Office Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person