The Senior Accountant holds a very important role within the organization and will work under the direction of

the VP of Operations.

Summary & Responsibilities

The position will be responsible for preparing financial reports, operational performance analysis, transactional

processing of AP and AR. The person must display the ability to work within a team environment, make logical

decisions and show flexibility in a fast-paced environment. This position is cross functional spanning the

Accounting and Operations teams to insure fluid integration of financial, inventory and operational initiatives.

The responsibilities for this position shall include but is not limited to the following:

General Accounting:

 Track all aspects of fixed assets in the applicable software program(s).

 Manage multi-state sales and use tax filing in accordance with company and state submission

requirements.

 Produce accounting/financial information as required for leadership team.

 Assist/Support payroll as required.

 Perform general account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, payroll

related accounts, accruals and prepaid expenses.

 Investigate, analyze, and communicate the reasons for material fluctuations and deviations from prior

periods, forecasts or budgets. Identify trends and recommend actions to management.

 Lead in the preparation of financial reports (month end, forecasting, budgeting, etc.)

 Lead in month end and year end close process as well as financial audits.

 Create necessary policies and procedures for finance/accounting department. Train as required.

 Monthly analysis of inventory levels, obsolescence and slow-moving inventory. Maintain or monitor

standard cost information. Re-costing of standards when necessary.

 Help identify, track and support continuous improvement initiatives company wide.

 Key participant in annual physical inventories.

 Perform other duties as assigned.

Account Receivable (cross train):

 Process invoices, (mail/upload) & prepares, reviews, and mails monthly customer statements.

 Prepare cash applications (record incoming payments, bank deposits, account reconciliations).

 Posts revenues by verifying and entering transactions.

 Updates receivables by totaling unpaid invoices.

 Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade

promotions, customer service departments, and customers.

 Resolves valid or authorized deductions by entering corrections to customer accounts.

 Resolves customer accounts by examining payment plans and payment history to determine if collection

letters need to be sent out on delinquent accounts.

 Summarizes receivables by maintaining invoice accounts, coordinating monthly transfer to accounts

receivable account, verifying totals, and preparing reports.

Account Payable (cross train):

 Manage accounts payable (monitor AP inbox, process invoices, manage accrued AP, ensure bills are paid

on time, compare PO’s, prices, payment terms, confirm miscellaneous charges, record outgoing

payments, review bank statements, perform bank & general ledger account reconciliations and file yearend

1099’s).

 Establish & maintain relationships with new and existing vendors. Set-up and manage vendor files

including updated W9’s, COI’s and 1099’s.

 Process transactions and perform account maintenance, record journal entries, reconcile & analyze

general ledger expense accounts in detail and provide necessary direction/resolutions.

 Assists in other finance areas such as accounts receivable, general ledger, including lead point of contact

with 3rd party vendors. For example, expense reporting (Concur & American Express), process state

sales and use tax filing for multiple states, assist with management of CAPEX, equipment and

automobile financing organizations, year-end tax (income and property) and financial audit to name a

few.

 Support office duties as necessary (greet visitors, answer phones, mailing, supplies, etc.)

Qualifications

 2+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, 5+ years preferred, in a manufacturing setting

with excellent communication and organizational skills; high degree of professionalism; strong work

ethic; highly motivated; change management and leadership skills; ability to work effectively in a

matrix management structure.

 Bachelor's Degree in Business field, specialized in Finance or Accounting.

 Advance degree, certifications, and/or continuous improvement experience is a plus.

 Experience working with ERP system is preferred, i.e. SAP.

 Demonstrated manufacturing knowledge with a minimum of 1 year of plant operations experience is

preferred.

 Proficient in Microsoft Office products with a very strong emphasis in Excel, advanced to expert

preferred.

 Proficient in analyzing and interpreting large data sets.

 Knowledge of GAAP, accounting/financial practices, procedures, reporting standards and internal

controls.

 Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Send resumes to jhyer@babich.com