Senior Accountant

Company: Irish Welding Supply Corp
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: October 16, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description Summary: The Senior Accountant is a key member of the accounting department ensuring that all financial records are kept in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Senior Accountant assists the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with month-end closing procedures, preparation of monthly financial statements, tax returns, and general accounting activities throughout the organization. The Senior Accountant should be highly organized and detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem solving abilities and the ability to execute assigned duties with minimal direction. Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Responsible for the monthly financial closing process including journal entry preparation, balance sheet account reconciliations, and analysis of results. 2. Assists the CFO with the preparation of monthly financial statements 3. Monthly review of the P&L and Balance Sheet as compared to budget, forecast, and prior periods, including explanation of variances. 4. Enters monthly journal entries into the general ledger and maintains appropriate supporting documentation. 5. Manage accounting for fixed asset additions and disposals. 6. Prepares monthly tax returns to include multi-state sales tax, HUT, PT-100, IFTA, and 720's. 7. Prepares year end work papers and analysis for annual compilation and preparation of corporate tax returns. 8. Manages cash flow for accounts payable payments. 9. Works across the organization to provide business analysis on key activities, projects and investments. 10. Assists with special projects. 11. Provide back-up support for other accounting positions as needed to cover absence or assist in periods of high volume. Back-up support includes accounts receivable, credit, billing, and accounts payable. 12. Monitors the quality of accounts receivable by preparing analytical assessments, reviewing aged accounts, and assisting with collection activities. 13. Development and maintenance of accounting procedure manual, including analysis of current procedures and recommended changes to develop and implement best practice accounting procedures. 14. Contributes to establishing financial policies and reporting systems to monitor and maximize return on financial assets. 15. Provide accounting support for mergers and acquisitions. Out of town travel may be required.

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