Sr. Staff Accountant

My Client in Hartford is currently looking to hire a full time Staff Accountant to assist with financial accounting and reporting both internally and directly to headquarters overseas. The ideal candidate will be an energetic self-starter with 3+ years accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP strongly preferred.

Job Duties:

• Prepare bank account reconciliations within ERP system.
• Assist in the A/P and A/R functions.
• Assist in the documentation of accounting policies and procedures, including the ability to recommend and implement process improvements.
• Function as back-up to Accounting Manager when completing month-end and closing procedures.
• Preparation of all required journal entries
• Record, maintain and reconcile fixed assets and related depreciation accounts.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly and annual planning including budgets and forecasts.
• Work together with accounting overseas to ensure accuracy of mapping from local ERP to SAP.
• Assist with and create various reports for internal and external users.
• Assist in reconciling all intercompany balances. Create quarterly reports and work with all sister companies and affiliates to confirm balances. Continually work to keep all intercompany A/R and A/P current and resolves discrepancies.
• Prepare upload files for data conversion into parent company SAP reporting package
• Assist in the annual audit and tax compliance process by providing supporting documentation.
• In conjunction with the month-end close process, prepare and analyze general ledger account and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring that revenue and expenses are recorded appropriately.
• Will participate in other special projects as required.
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis for local and site management team to help understand both income statement and balance sheet.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, or equivalent work experience of 3+ years.
• Working knowledge and experience using reporting tools like SAP
• Experience within manufacturing or aerospace industries required
• In depth knowledge of ERP system and data analysis tools.
• Ability to focus attention on relevant tasks and prioritize work.
• Strong written and communication skills
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

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