We're looking for a seasoned Accountant that will assist and support the Controller in performing the accounting duties.
As a Senior Accountant, you will maintain the General Ledger accounts applying the General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that includes analytical work and detailed review of financial records. You’ll have a good grasp of cost accounting methods with strong work experience in manufacturing or in a consumer goods industry. You will be an expert in adapting to changing technology.
Duties and responsibilities
- Review financial statements, expenses and previous tax returns to identify the best strategy for organizing and monitoring
- Collect and analyze data about operational costs
- Recommend changes to processes and policies to reduce cost and maximize profits
- Present quarterly and yearly financial reports to management
- Perform general bookkeeping and organize financial forms, documents and receipts
- Ensure all financial transactions within the company are accounted for and follow legal standards
- Analyze annual budget recording transactions in need of follow-up documentation
- Create personal and business invoices and request payment for services rendered
- Gather appropriate materials regarding yearly tax tables, instructions and forms to accurately calculate taxes for clients
Skills and qualifications
- Bachelor’s in accounting, finance or another related field
- At least 5 years of accounting experience
- 2 years in cost accounting preferred
- Professional experience working with confidential and sensitive information
- Knowledge of state and federal tax form processes and how to accurately properly prepare forms for each
- Ability to prioritize daily tasks and meet timely obligations with many clients
- Knowledge of accounting processes and advanced mathematical skills
- Experience consulting tax handbooks or other printed materials to determine the proper procedure for preparing challenging returns
- Skilled using various accounting software and experience in troubleshooting common accounting program problems
- Personal integrity when working with personal and sensitive financial information
- Professional experience in financial forecasting and risk analysis
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong understanding of federal, state and local tax regulations
- CBD, Cannabis, Alcohol, Pharmaceutical or other heavily regulated industry experience a plus
Please send resumes directly to anton.tilgren@jba.com for immediate consideration