Paramount Brands is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the integrity of the company’s financial reporting. This role includes performing day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and supporting the financial close processes.
Location: St. Louis, MO or Rochester Hills, MI
What You’ll be Doing
Oversee accuracy of financials related to our Winston Collection brand
Work closely with Winston and Imperial team members to ensure the accounts payable process is timely, efficient and accurate
Serve as liaison for vendor and customer inquiries
Perform the bank reconciliation throughout the month and address discrepancies as they occur
Ensure accuracy of automated customer invoicing
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and supporting schedules
Work with the Winston team to ensure credit card expenses are coded accurately
Calculate and process commissions & royalties, address related inquiries
Track and manage prepaid expenses, including setting up amortization schedules
Assist with accruals and other adjusting entries as needed
Assist with Winton’s ERP implementation and ultimately serve as the accounting subject matter expert as it relates to the new ERP
Prepare and maintain monthly reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in general ledger accounts
Assist with other accounting duties as needed (reconciliations, reports, data entry) related to the Imperial business
Design, develop, and maintain financial and operational reports within the ERP system
Partner with finance and operational teams to identify reporting needs and improve data visibility
Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline accounting processes and reporting
What We Need
Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience: 4+ years of relevant accounting experience