About the position
In this position, you will play an integral role in the success of the Syracuse Parts Distribution Center Accounting Team. As part of this role, you will provide financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data, preparing standard and non-standard journal entries for income and balance sheet statements, and compiling various reports. You will work collaboratively with multiple functional areas to solve problems and achieve organizational goals, while identifying opportunities to improve business processes. You will aid in the completion of month-end closing activities including preparation of standard and non-standard journal entries for income and balance sheet statements and other accounting reports with appropriate supporting material, research of unusual entries or general ledger balances, and preparation of various reports to be distributed to management within deadlines. A broad working knowledge of various accounting standards and guidelines is preferred, which may include US GAAP, JSOX, IAS, and IFRS. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills are required, along with a high level of accuracy and strong attention to detail. A bias for action with the ability to execute plans and meet deadlines is essential to this role. You will also research and/or review analysis of unusual entries and/or entries that do not balance, reconcile/resolves the majority of entries, and forward the most complex/sensitive issues appropriately with recommendations. Preparing financial reports and/or conducting/analyzing audits or reconciliations will be part of your responsibilities. You will exchange information and resolve sensitive, complex issues with high-level management/professionals from outside organizations and/or audit firms. As a team leader for major-complex projects, you will have authority for employment decisions and appraise performance, providing work direction to individuals or departments and assisting in resolving problems. As a Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring that all of your team's work is completed accurately and on schedule, following procedures, policies, and/or guidelines for decisions but expected to modify procedures/practices as needed. Your decisions will not typically be subject to check and can have significant impact on the work results of your own department as well as on the operations of multiple departments/divisions. You will conduct research and recommend the implementation of accounting guidelines, customarily and regularly exercising discretion and independent judgment. Additionally, you will provide accounting-related advice and counsel to internal employees, maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures, and maintain records of financial documents with appropriate supporting material.
Responsibilities
- Provide financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data.
- Prepare standard and non-standard journal entries for income and balance sheet statements.
- Compile various reports for management.
- Aid in completion of month-end closing activities.
- Research unusual entries or general ledger balances.
- Prepare various reports to be distributed to management within deadlines.
- Reconcile and resolve majority of entries, forwarding complex issues with recommendations.
- Prepare financial reports and conduct/analyze audits or reconciliations.
- Exchange information and resolve sensitive, complex issues with high-level management and audit firms.
- Lead major-complex projects and provide work direction to team members.
- Ensure all team's work is completed accurately and on schedule.
- Conduct research and recommend implementation of accounting guidelines.
- Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field required.
- 6 or more years of multi-faceted accounting and business-related experience.
- Previous project management and team supervisory experience needed.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred but not required.
- Experience with SAP or ERP systems is a plus.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's Degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
- Strong technical aptitude and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Experience in presenting to leadership teams.
Benefits
- Profit sharing
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Employee assistance program
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Life insurance
