| Location | Edwardsville, IL |
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant is responsible for general ledger accounting and financial reporting. This position reports to the Director of Accounting and has limited exposure to Made2Manage ERP, offering ownership of day-to-day accounting for a defined set of entities. This is an In-office position based in Edwardsville, IL.
Responsibilities
• Prepare and analyze journal entries, income statement, balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other financial reports as required
• Support the monthly accounting close cycle, including account reconciliations, accounts receivable/payable, variance analysis and preparation of monthly financial reporting
• Provide limited support on cash forecasts and annual budgets as needed
• Ensure books and financials are compliant with GAAP and all other required accounting standards
• Work closely with external auditors, providing requested financial information and supporting documentation
• Take ownership of day-to-day accounting deliverables for assigned entities
• Support the integration of newly acquired entities into accounting processes and reporting
• Identify and help implement process improvements across accounting operations
Required Skills and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or active progress toward CPA preferred
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience required
• NetSuite experience strongly preferred and Prophix experience preferred
• Experience in a multi-entity, manufacturing, or acquisitive company environment a plus
• Self-motivated with strong follow-through and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across departments and with external partners
• Detail-oriented with superior organizational skills
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling)
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