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Accounting - Finance
Prestolite Electric, Leece-Neville North America Senior Accountant
Accounting - Finance
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Prestolite Electric, Leece-Neville North America
Job Description
Job highlights
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Qualifications
A Successful Senior Accountant Consistently
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail
Responsibilities
The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, supporting financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and internal controls, and driving process improvements across the accounting function
This role serves as a key contributor to month-end close activities, financial analysis, and audit support while partnering with operational and business leaders to achieve organizational objectives
Financial Reporting & General Ledger Management
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Maintain the general ledger and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and timely
Analyze account balances and perform detailed account reconciliations
Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP and company policies
Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances
Month-End and Year-End Close
Lead assigned components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
Ensure all close activities are completed within established deadlines
Review accruals, reserves, and other critical accounting estimates
Coordinate cross-functional close activities with other departments
Internal Controls & Compliance
Support and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting
Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements
Participate in SOX compliance activities, including documentation and testing of controls
Recommend and implement process improvements to strengthen controls and increase efficiency
Audit Support
Serve as a primary contact for internal and external auditors
Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and reconciliation reports
Address audit inquiries and assist in resolving audit findings
Financial Analysis & Business Support
Analyze financial results and explain fluctuations from budget, forecast, and prior periods
Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
Provide meaningful financial insights to management to support decision-making
Develop and maintain financial reports and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Process Improvement & Systems
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows
Assist with ERP implementations, upgrades, and system enhancements
Develop standardized procedures and documentation for accounting activities
Leverage technology and automation to improve efficiency and accuracy
Leadership & Mentorship
Provide guidance and training to staff accountants and accounting team members
Review work prepared by junior staff for accuracy and completeness
Support departmental initiatives and contribute to a collaborative team environment
Delivers accurate and timely financial reporting
Ensures reconciliations and close activities are completed on schedule
Maintains strong compliance with internal controls and audit requirements
Identifies process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce risk
Serves as a trusted financial resource to business partners and leadership
Job description
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, supporting financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and internal controls, and driving process improvements across the accounting function. This role serves as a key contributor to month-end close activities, financial analysis, and audit support while partnering with operational and business leaders to achieve organizational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & General Ledger Management
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Analyze account balances and perform detailed account reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances.
Month-End and Year-End Close
• Lead assigned components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Ensure all close activities are completed within established deadlines.
• Review accruals, reserves, and other critical accounting estimates.
• Coordinate cross-functional close activities with other departments.
Internal Controls & Compliance
• Support and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in SOX compliance activities, including documentation and testing of controls.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to strengthen controls and increase efficiency.
Audit Support
• Serve as a primary contact for internal and external auditors.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and reconciliation reports.
• Address audit inquiries and assist in resolving audit findings.
Financial Analysis & Business Support
• Analyze financial results and explain fluctuations from budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Provide meaningful financial insights to management to support decision-making.
• Develop and maintain financial reports and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Process Improvement & Systems
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows.
• Assist with ERP implementations, upgrades, and system enhancements.
• Develop standardized procedures and documentation for accounting activities.
• Leverage technology and automation to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Leadership & Mentorship
• Provide guidance and training to staff accountants and accounting team members.
• Review work prepared by junior staff for accuracy and completeness.
• Support departmental initiatives and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Success Measures
A Successful Senior Accountant Consistently
• Delivers accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Ensures reconciliations and close activities are completed on schedule.
• Maintains strong compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
• Identifies process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Serves as a trusted financial resource to business partners and leadership.
Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA designation preferred.
Experience
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, corporate accounting, or public accounting preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
Skills & Competencies
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Identified by Google from the original job post
Qualifications
A Successful Senior Accountant Consistently
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail
Responsibilities
The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, supporting financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and internal controls, and driving process improvements across the accounting function
This role serves as a key contributor to month-end close activities, financial analysis, and audit support while partnering with operational and business leaders to achieve organizational objectives
Financial Reporting & General Ledger Management
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Maintain the general ledger and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and timely
Analyze account balances and perform detailed account reconciliations
Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP and company policies
Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances
Month-End and Year-End Close
Lead assigned components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
Ensure all close activities are completed within established deadlines
Review accruals, reserves, and other critical accounting estimates
Coordinate cross-functional close activities with other departments
Internal Controls & Compliance
Support and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting
Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements
Participate in SOX compliance activities, including documentation and testing of controls
Recommend and implement process improvements to strengthen controls and increase efficiency
Audit Support
Serve as a primary contact for internal and external auditors
Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and reconciliation reports
Address audit inquiries and assist in resolving audit findings
Financial Analysis & Business Support
Analyze financial results and explain fluctuations from budget, forecast, and prior periods
Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
Provide meaningful financial insights to management to support decision-making
Develop and maintain financial reports and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Process Improvement & Systems
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows
Assist with ERP implementations, upgrades, and system enhancements
Develop standardized procedures and documentation for accounting activities
Leverage technology and automation to improve efficiency and accuracy
Leadership & Mentorship
Provide guidance and training to staff accountants and accounting team members
Review work prepared by junior staff for accuracy and completeness
Support departmental initiatives and contribute to a collaborative team environment
Delivers accurate and timely financial reporting
Ensures reconciliations and close activities are completed on schedule
Maintains strong compliance with internal controls and audit requirements
Identifies process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce risk
Serves as a trusted financial resource to business partners and leadership
Job description
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, supporting financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and internal controls, and driving process improvements across the accounting function. This role serves as a key contributor to month-end close activities, financial analysis, and audit support while partnering with operational and business leaders to achieve organizational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & General Ledger Management
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Analyze account balances and perform detailed account reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances.
Month-End and Year-End Close
• Lead assigned components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Ensure all close activities are completed within established deadlines.
• Review accruals, reserves, and other critical accounting estimates.
• Coordinate cross-functional close activities with other departments.
Internal Controls & Compliance
• Support and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in SOX compliance activities, including documentation and testing of controls.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to strengthen controls and increase efficiency.
Audit Support
• Serve as a primary contact for internal and external auditors.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and reconciliation reports.
• Address audit inquiries and assist in resolving audit findings.
Financial Analysis & Business Support
• Analyze financial results and explain fluctuations from budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Provide meaningful financial insights to management to support decision-making.
• Develop and maintain financial reports and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Process Improvement & Systems
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows.
• Assist with ERP implementations, upgrades, and system enhancements.
• Develop standardized procedures and documentation for accounting activities.
• Leverage technology and automation to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Leadership & Mentorship
• Provide guidance and training to staff accountants and accounting team members.
• Review work prepared by junior staff for accuracy and completeness.
• Support departmental initiatives and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Success Measures
A Successful Senior Accountant Consistently
• Delivers accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Ensures reconciliations and close activities are completed on schedule.
• Maintains strong compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
• Identifies process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Serves as a trusted financial resource to business partners and leadership.
Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA designation preferred.
Experience
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, corporate accounting, or public accounting preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
Skills & Competencies
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
