Senior Accountant

Job description

Senior Accountant
Dayton, OH
Competitive Salary and Benefits

The Senior Accountant will play a vital role in supporting the MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) division. This position encompasses a variety of tasks related to accounts payable, payroll, and both financial and operational reporting across multiple locations in the United States and Canada.

Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant:

• Oversee and reconcile essential balance sheet accounts to guarantee accuracy. Collaborate with local finance teams to ensure proper accounting practices are understood.
• Conduct variance and fluctuation analyses for balance sheet accounts and the income statement, providing insights and corrective measures alongside local finance teams.
• Take charge of journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes, consistently seeking opportunities to improve controls and enhance operational efficiency.
• Examine trial balances and financial statements for discrepancies; investigate and resolve issues as necessary.
• Serve as the authority on month-end close activities and deliverables.
• Work closely with local finance teams to foster their understanding of the closing process, managing the complete end-to-end close for each site based on their requirements.
• Prepare and present analyses on budget variances and fluctuations, providing comprehensive explanations to support findings.
• Assist with accounts payable coding as required.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives throughout the finance function.
• Collect information for tax compliance and audit processes.
• Ensure adherence to internal and SOX controls, maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Offer necessary administrative assistance to the team as needed.
• Provide backup support for local accounting operations.

Qualifications for the Senior Accountant:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field (mandatory), with 3-5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with ERP systems is essential; familiarity with OneStream, Netsuite, and/or QuickBooks is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of the chart of accounts, journal entries, and reconciliation processes. Demonstrated experience in full-cycle accounting, with the capability to define and implement accounting processes effectively.
• Experience in working within environments that emphasize internal controls, prioritizing compliance and precision.
• Strong computer proficiency, particularly with MS Office applications.