The Senior Accountant is responsible for fiscal functions of the Company in accordance with GAAP and financial management practices within contract manufacturing.
Reports to Controller
Work Location: College Station, TX
Primary Responsibilities: Professionally handle all customer requests via phone/email in a timely manner and train the Accounting team in proper professional handling of customer requests
Lead the preparation of General Ledger account reconciliations with sub-ledgers
Lead the reconciliation of bank accounts to the General Ledger and researching/resolving discrepancies, placing stop payments, providing check copies, researching check exceptions, and processing wire transfers
Lead the processing and reconciling of accounting documents including, but not limited to, invoices, vendor statements, ADP payroll transactions, and journal entries
Lead financial audits (internal, governmental/client) as needed or in support of the Controller as requested
Trains and leads the Accounting team and/or new team members on proper protocols, regulations and established best practices
Reviews and codes financial information for accuracy, including timekeeping records
Provide accounting and administrative support related to monthly management reports
Supports Materials Management team in conducting the annual physical materials inventory
Develops and/or creates ad-hoc reports, including project reporting
Ensures adherence to government rules/regulations and promptly reports any discrepancies to the Controller and/or management
Responsible for setting up new contracts/projects in the accounting system including but not limited to, access to contract/project timekeeping and PAL processing
Provide accounting and administrative support related to contracts/projects including calculation of overhead and labor rates and labor distributions
Provides back-up support in the absence of the Accountant I
All other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting or other related field with 8+ years of accounting experience, fixed asset accounting experience highly preferred
Certified Public Accountant certification preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong organizational and analytical skills
Proficiency with accounting and financial management software including SAP, Microsoft Excel, and others
Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, financial forecasting and financial analysis
Significant experience in or knowledge of accounting principles
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently
Very organized with high attention to detail
Role model for company core values of trust, delighting our customers, and Gemba