Senior Accountant

Summary

Manage the monthly close process and other daily activities (e.g. journal entries, accruals process, account reconciliations, and monthly financial reporting) of the Diamond business. This includes ensuring the financial/accounting processes are performed in a timely and accurate manner per the close calendar and according to the Company’s standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Month end financial close process ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account analyses, and include supporting documentation.
• Balance sheet account reconciliation and general ledger maintenance for accounts assigned.
• Perform bank account reconciliations and collaborate with AR/AP to resolve outstanding items.
• Administer and maintain the ERP Fixed Assets & Projects module, including asset additions, retirements, and monthly reconciliation.
• Support the ERP Manufacturing module, including month end close and inventory reconciliation.
• Support inventory accounting, standard cost updates, and cost variance analysis.
• Compile excess and obsolete inventory reserve calculations.
• Assist in the annual budgeting process, including preparation of cost schedules and trend analyses.
• Prepare detailed schedules and analyses to support external financial audits.
• Assist in annual physical inventory planning and execution.
• Participate in audits and quarterly reviews regarding entity matters.
• Help identify and implement best practices and improvements in accounting and reporting processes and controls.
• Ad Hoc reporting and analysis as required.

Qualifications

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in accounting from four-year college or university
• 4+ years of accounting experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Technical Skills/Physical Requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• Advanced computer skills, especially with accounting software. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of excel
• Ability to analyze financial records and interpret for other departments
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work independently
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work, demonstrate accountability and meet deadlines
• Strong ethical standards and high level of integrity
• Team player
• Flexibility