Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to own our day-to-day accounting and monthly close. In this role you will maintain the general ledger, prepare journal entries and reconciliations, deliver a timely and accurate close, and support year-end work with our outside accountants and bank. You will also manage supplier special pricing claims, customer credit and collections, and the review of discrepancies found by our automated order and backlog checks. This is a full-time, direct hire position with a salary range of $85,000 to $105,000 and a full company benefits package.

Principal Responsibilities:

Own the monthly close calendar and checklist, with a goal of closing by business day 3. Prepare journal entries and maintain accrual, prepaid expense, fixed asset and depreciation schedules. Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly, including bank accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, supplier claims receivable and accruals. Perform flux analysis and prepare the draft monthly financial package and bank covenant calculations. Prepare year-end schedules and support for outside accountants and bank auditors; prepare 1099s and sales and use tax filings. Maintain the general ledger in Sage 100 and monitor the daily cash position. Review invoicing, cash application and accounts payable batches as part of the close. Set up vendors and verify every vendor bank-detail change before records are updated. Monitor inventory details by warehouse to ensure quick turnaround of product. Reconcile received not invoiced (RNI) regularly to ensure timely entry of vendor invoices. Prepare ACH, wire and check payment runs for release by authorized approvers. Review sales orders before approval for vendor purchase. Manage supplier ship and debit claims: maintain the authorization log, calculate, submit and reconcile claims, accrue earned claims at month-end, and resolve rejected claims. Run customer credit checks, set credit limits within company guidelines, and place and release credit holds. Own collections on accounts more than 60 days past due, researching shipment details to identify customer receipt errors that result in non-payment. Investigate and resolve discrepancies identified by our automated sales order, purchase order and backlog checks, working with sales, purchasing and logistics. Spot-check automated output weekly against source records and recommend fixes for recurring issues.

Job Level Specifications:

Work is performed independently with minimal guidance and strong organizational skills. Detail-oriented, with the judgment to question results that look wrong and trace discrepancies to their source. Strong understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties. Collaborate with sales, purchasing, logistics and outside partners in a professional, service-oriented manner. Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written format to all levels, including non-accounting teams. Discretion with confidential financial information.

Work Experience and Skills:

4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close, journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations. Strong knowledge of accruals, prepaids, fixed assets and inventory accounting. Advanced Excel skills, including XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables and building reconciliation and analysis workbooks. Experience with an ERP or accounting system; Sage 100 is a plus.

Preferred:

distribution or manufacturing experience (inventory and cost of goods sold); ship and debit, rebates or channel claims; support for outside accountants, bank audits or covenant compliance; Power BI or Microsoft Dynamics CRM; and automated or AI-driven workflows. This position requires access to export-controlled information. Candidates must be U.S. persons as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Education and Certification(s): Bachelor's degree in accounting.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary range: $85,000 to $105,000 annually, based on experience. Not only does Port Electronics offer a competitive salary and work-life balance, we also offer a strong benefits package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (100% coverage for employees) 401k with a 3% company contribution, along with performance-based annual profit-sharing Annual performance bonus potential Paid time off Paid holidays Flexible spending account

EEO Statement:

Port Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Pay:

$85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Salem, NH 03079