Senior Accountant

Overview:

This position is located at our corporate office in Raleigh, NC. We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented senior accountant with the ability to thrive in our fast paced, growing organization. This individual must be able to identify and resolve problems both independently and as a part of a team. Effective verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization along with strong organizational and time management ability are also required.

Responsibilities:

• Provide accounting support for regional operations.
• Heavily involved in the month-end close process.
• Preparation and maintenance of monthly accruals across multiple plant operations.
• Work with plant personnel to ensure transactions are properly recorded.
• Work closely with regional management on analysis of operating results.
• Prepare timely and accurate management reporting.
• Reconciliation of balance accounts.
• Perform standard and ad-hoc analysis.
• Evaluate and recommend new approaches and procedures that result in process improvements and efficiencies.
• Provide support related to internal and external audit requests.
• Acquire a strong knowledge of the business.
• Monitor compliance with policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or relevant accounting experience; CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 year of relevant experience; Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience with CPA/Masters degree.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Must be a self-starter and a quick learner who can work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Excel; JD Edwards skills desirable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and time management ability.
• Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on capacity.
• Manufacturing or construction and inventory accounting experience a plus.
• Ability to travel on occasion (5%).