Senior Accountant I

This position is responsible for performing monthly close activities and accounting functions including but not limited to journal entries, preparation of supporting schedules and related data, and bank reconciliations. Duties are performed in accordance to generally accepted accounting principles.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Perform day to day month end close activities, including manual journal entries, account reconciliations, trend analysis, footnotes & roll-forwards/other analyses.Preparation and posting of monthly journal entries including the timely processing of accruals, amortization, prepaids, payroll, etc. using JD Edwards, Macola and Great Plains Dynamics accounting packages.Perform analyses, bank reconciliations and AR/AP sub ledger reconciliations.Liaise with Management to provide insight into significant account balance fluctuations.Support initiatives with Business Unit Finance teams to drive process improvements and ensure accurate accounting.Preparation and account for intercompany account billings as well as analyses of the accounts to verify proper posting activity.Responsible for documenting accounting control procedures and creating procedural manuals of various responsibilities.Works with Internal Audit and External Auditors to achieve efficient and effective quarterly reviews and annual audits.Performing Sarbanes Oxley testing.May work on special projects as requested.SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:Experience in Distribution or Manufacturing Healthcare industry.Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office Suite with a concentration in Excel.General proficiency of tools and systems (HFM, Concur, JD Edwards, Hubble, Macola, Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics, QAD).Experience gathering and interpreting data.Knowledge of GAAP.Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.CPA Preferred.GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:Good understanding of industry practices.Proficient with tools, systems, and procedures.Basic planning/organizational skills and techniques.Good decision making, analysis and problem solving skills with ability to multi-task.Good verbal and written communication skills.Good presentation and public speaking skills.Good interpersonal skills.Basic conflict resolution skills.Developing professional credibility.MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:Typically 3 to 5 or more years of increasing responsibility in terms of any applicable professional experience.PREFERRED EDUCATION:Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline.TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Travel typically less than 10%. Office environment. No special physical demands required.

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