Senior Staff Accountant
6 days ago
Pleasantville
Job Description Overview The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the monthly close process, financial reporting, tax compliance, and day‑to‑day accounting operations for a fast‑paced wholesale/distribution environment. This position ensures accurate financial records, strengthens internal controls, and contributes to continuous process improvement across the accounting function. The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting knowledge, hands‑on tax experience, and the ability to thrive in a high‑volume inventory and transactional environment. Key Responsibilities General Accounting & Financial Reporting • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and support schedules., • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close, ensuring accuracy and timeliness., • Maintain and reconcile G/L accounts including cash, inventory, AP, AR, accruals, and intercompany., • Analyze financial results and variance explanations for management reporting., • Prepare federal, state, and local tax filings including sales/use tax, franchise tax, property tax, and other compliance requirements., • Assist external tax advisors with income tax provision preparation and filings., • Maintain documentation for audits and respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies., • Review AP and AR transactions for accuracy and proper coding., • Assist in credit memo reviews, customer reconciliations, and vendor account issues., • Recommend and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy., • Participate in system upgrades, automation initiatives, and workflow improvements. Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CPA‑track preferred)., • 4–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in wholesale, distribution, or manufacturing., • Experience with multi‑state taxation, sales/use tax, and corporate tax filings., • Proficient in ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, or similar)., • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis)., • Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities., • Ability to manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines., • Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset. About Us For over 290 years, ZWILLING J.A. Henckels has offered premium products that enhance the lives of professional and home chefs worldwide. Since its start as an esteemed cutlery brand, the company has grown to include a coveted collection of cookware, flatware, glassware and kitchen gadgets. Tradition, quality, innovation, and craftsmanship are its ingredients for success. Today, ZWILLING J.A. Henckels is an international industry leader that sells products in 100 countries with the help of ten wholly owned subsidiaries. Always looking forward, ZWILLING has recently acquired global heritage brands —Staub (France), Demeyere (Belgium), Ballarini (Italy), and MIYABI (Japan)—to give its customers access to the most exceptional cookware and cutlery. Not eligible for sponsorship