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douglas electrical components

Sr. Accountant

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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$84,001 / year median in Massachusetts

-8% projected decline

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Job Description

SUMMARY:
The Senior Accountant is responsible for executing all processes related to monthly accounting close and financial reporting. This includes the preparation of account reconciliations and monthly close journal entries, and ensuring all transactions are recorded in the general ledger based on
US GAAP. CORE VALUES
All employees are expected to demonstrate the Company's Core Values through daily actions, decision-making, and interactions: Client Oriented
  • Focus on developing long-term relationships, products, and services that meet client needs. Open
  • Communicate honestly and transparently about capabilities, challenges, and solutions. Nimble
  • Think critically, respond quickly, and adapt effectively to changing priorities and situations. Necessary
  • Recognize that every role contributes to organizational success and take ownership of outcomes. Engineering Mindset
  • Approach challenges by developing practical, thoughtful solutions regardless of role. Continuous Improvement
  • Actively seek opportunities to improve processes, performance, and personal development. Teamwork
  • Collaborate effectively with coworkers, leadership, vendors, and clients to achieve shared goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Reporting:
Prepare accurate financial statements, reports, and variance analyses for $50M in revenue manufacturing company
General Ledger:
Maintain, reconcile, and manage the general ledger and sub-ledgers, ensuring the financials are properly supported.
Month/Year-End Close:
Support timely closing processes.
Audits:
Coordinate with external auditors, prepare documentation, and resolve findings.
Budgeting & Forecasting:
Assist in budget preparation, monitoring, and cash flow management.
Process Improvement:
Develop and implement accounting policies, systems, and controls.
AP/AR:
Support accounts payable and receivable processes.
Staff Support:
Train, mentor, and review work of junior staff.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Proven experience as a senior or accounting supervisor, 3+ years in accounting.

Strong GAAP knowledge, experience with GL functions, ERP/MRP systems, advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).Accuracy, attention to detail, analytical skills, problem-solving, communication, leadership
KEY COMPETENCIES
Customer/Client Focus Accountability and Ownership Collaboration and Teamwork Adaptability and Agility Continuous Improvement Mindset Integrity and Transparency Solution-Oriented Thinking
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Stand under 1/3 of the time.

Walk under 1/3 of the time.

Required to sit for long periods of time.

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Reach with hands and arms 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Talk or hear 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lift up to 20 pounds under 1/3 of the time.

The above physical demands include duties such as sitting at workstation using PC, making and receiving phone inquiries, packing files, moving within company to communicate with other departments.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are normal for an office environment and may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

Moderate noise (examples: business offices with computers and printers, light traffic and visits to factory).Some travel (1-3%) to various training courses may be required during the year.