Senior Accountant

Van's Kitchen

Dallas, Texas

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$82,000–$95,000 Per Year
LOCATION
Dallas, Texas
POSTED
24 days ago

Description


The Senior Accountant maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded in accordance with GAAP. This position ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger, reconciles balance sheet accounts, prepares financial reports, and analyzes current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to project future revenues and expenses. This role will guide or review the work of support staff. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting.

Key Responsibilities


Accounting Operations
  • Guide, review and provide backup support for AR and AP daily transactions in compliance with GAAP
  • Produce daily sales and cash report
  • Update chart of accounts and accounting master data as required
  • Maintain fixed assets, CapEx and related reporting
  • Summarize and update accounting on production schedule and inventory status
  • Coordinate reviews and updates of BOM for costing completeness
  • Assist in improvements of accounting process and procedures

Month-end Process 
  • Support the monthly closing process by calendar and timeline
  • Ensure closings of functional modules (AR, AP, Production, Inventory etc.)
  • Reconcile AR, AP, and Inventory reports with GL
  • Reconcile bank statements and cash transactions
  • Prepare monthly schedules (amortization, accruals, etc.)
  • Prepare and post journal entries • Produce balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement
  • Prepare preliminary analysis of variances and fluctuations

Financial Reporting and Analysis
  • Support preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
  • Measure operational results, financial performance, cost analysis and provide insights
  • Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reports to senior management

Technical Accounting
  • Support preparation of accounting memos for standard procedures
  • Assist in staff training of accounting techniques
  • Support annual audit
  • Responsible for statutory reports and support for applicable taxes filings

Internal Controls and Risk Management
  • Implement cost control measures to safeguard assets and enhance profitability
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accounting principles and company policies
  • Identify and mitigate financial risks

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise


Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience as a staff or senior accountant in a manufacturing environment Demonstrated understanding and application of GAAP principles in a manufacturing environment. Proven experience in financial reporting and financial analysis.
  • Demonstrated understanding and oversight of AR, AP & PO processes

Skills and Competencies
  • Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and inventory management
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems. Microsoft Business Central ERP system experience and EDI experience preferred.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy

Personal Attributes
  • Strong ethical standards and integrity
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development

Benefits


  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company paid disability and life insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development

About the Company

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Van's Kitchen