Senior Accountant/Analyst

Senior Accountant / Analyst

The Senior Accountant/Analyst position is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and independent accounting professional to make a tangible impact within a mid-sized distribution company. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where you will play a crucial part in financial decision-making, collaborate with senior leadership, and drive improvements in financial operations. With a broad scope of responsibilities, you will hone your technical accounting skills and leverage advanced analytical capabilities and ERP systems to optimize processes and provide actionable insights. The position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual seeking visibility, autonomy, and growth within a mid-sized organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help lead month-end closing process, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances from budgeted and historical amounts.
• Process payroll for review by the Corporate Controller and CFO.
• Perform KPI and management reporting and analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statements.
• Evaluate company reserve balances and make recommendations for adjustments.
• Maintain commission records and prepare commission calculations.
• Assist with financial forecasting and modeling.
• Contribute to the preparation of the annual budget and interim forecast updates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions, along with standardization and process improvement.
• Prepare audit schedules and provide support during external audits.
• Plan, lead, and represent the Finance Department in annual or interim physical inventory counts.
• Review monthly travel card program postings.
• Reconcile accruals for landed costs of inventory, including freight, duties, and tariffs.
• Manage year-end 1099 reporting.
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Maintain the general ledger chart of accounts.
• Perform ad-hoc reporting, analysis, and projects.
• Identify areas for improvement and efficiency in current processes.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting and/or financial analysis
• Strong proficiency in financial analysis, data interpretation, and advanced Excel skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, practices, internal controls, and regulations (GAAP).
• Experience with NetSuite software preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills for presenting findings and collaborating with teams.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the team.
• High level of integrity and commitment to accuracy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or another legally protected status.

For more information on this opportunity, please call Greg Baugh at 913-948-9791 or email at gbaugh@gsbsearch.com