Senior Accountant
3 days ago
Dallas
Job DescriptionDescriptionThe 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 complex balance sheets accounts, prepares financial reports and flux analysis, and also 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 ResponsibilitiesAccounting 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, • Own the accounting timeliness, accuracy and data integrity, • Assist in improvements of accounting process and proceduresMonth-end Process, • Lead 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, • Review and approve monthly schedules (amortization, accruals, etc.), • Prepare and post journal entries, • Produce balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement, • Preliminary analysis of variances and fluctuationsFinancial Reporting and Analysis, • Develop and update annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, • Measure operational results, financial performance, and provide insights, • Prepare costing analysis in support of sales and pricing, • Assist in updates of accounting dashboards and metrics, • Work with procurement and plant manager to improve inventory management, ensuring accuracy and minimizing waste, • Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reports to senior management.Technical Accounting, • Research on accounting topics for treatments of complex transactions (ASC 606, ASC 842 etc.), • Support preparation of accounting memos for standard procedures, • Assist in staff training of accounting techniques, • Support annual audit, • Responsible for statutory reports and applicable taxes filing, • Internal Controls and Risk Management, • Strive to represent corporate value and roll model, • Implement cost control measures to safeguard assets and enhance profitability., • Analyze production costs and identify areas for cost reduction, • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accounting principles and company policies, • Bachelor's degree in Accounting. CPA track preferred., • 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., • Microsoft Business Central ERP system experience and EDI experience preferred.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., • 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. EEOCVans Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including but not limited to hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Vans Kitchen makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.