Senior Accounting Specialist

The Howard Company
  • Brookfield, Wisconsin
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Senior Accounting Specialist
     
    Position Summary
     
    The Senior Accounting Specialist is responsible for assisting with all areas of daily accounting functions and assisting in the month end financial reporting of the company. This individual should be experienced in or have a strong working knowledge of GAAP accounting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are a must. Understanding manufacturing is a plus.
     
    Key Responsibilities
     
    •Assist in month end close processes including journal entry creation and posting.
    •Assist in preparation of monthly balance sheets, profit and loss and cash flow statements.
    •Maintain the general ledger and reconcile balance sheet accounts including bank accounts.
    •Prepare and send customer invoices on a weekly basis.
    •Prepare daily order information and scorecard meeting information.
    •File required monthly sales tax returns.
    •Help with accounting of customer returns.
    •Record customer returns, price adjust customer orders and issue refunds when necessary.
    •Assists accounts receivable with collections process when necessary.
    •Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit and tax returns.
    •Abide by all Howard Company rules and regulations as noted in the Employee Handbook.
    •Other duties as assigned.
     
    Requirements
     
    •One to three years of accounting experience required.
    •2 years of Accounting classes/accounting degree preferred.
    •Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
    •Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
    •Highly proficient with accounting software, Syteline software is a plus.
    •Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
    •Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    •Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
     
    Physical Requirements
     
    •Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
    •Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for typing, filing, and using office equipment.
    •Visual acuity and ability to read small print.
    •Hearing acuity and ability to communicate effectively with others.
    •Ability to lift and move office supplies and equipment.
    •Mobility and ability to move around the office as needed.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBrookfield, Wisconsin
    Websitehttps://www.howardcompany.com

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounting Softwareunmatched
    • Accounts Receivable Processingunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Auditingunmatched
    • Balance Sheetunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Cash Flowunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cost Accountingunmatched
    • Credit and Collectionsunmatched
    • Customer/Client Researchunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Financial Accountingunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Manual Dexterityunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Office Equipmentunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Sales Taxunmatched
    • Scorecardingunmatched
    • Tax Returnsunmatched
    • Typingunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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