The Senior Staff Accountant serves as a lead associate within the General Accounting Area regarding monthly closings, account analyses, and statements/reporting requirements. This position also acts as a key contact to internal and external customers regarding financial and accounting-related requests, issues, and inquiries and provides financial and analytical support to the organization.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a lead in the monthly financial closing process. Review entries for appropriateness and provide exception reports. Review and assess exception reports from both a quantitative and qualitative perspective and investigate key variances and unexpected results.
- Develop and maintain financial schedules and analyses to reconcile general ledger account balances. Assist in the monthly production of financial statements and management reports.
- Utilize Microsoft Excel software and AS-400 system query utilities to design models and applications to further streamline accounting processes, enhance data accuracy, and reduce the level of manual intervention and paper flow.
- Serve as a lead associate in General Accounting by providing training and guidance to new General Accounting staff members. In addition, provide support to other Finance Department associates as well as field personnel.
- Support quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
- Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree with a major in a business field (preferably Accounting) or equivalent of education and experience; CPA designation a plus
- Minimum of 4 years of financial accounting experience with progressive responsibility
- Strong analytical, organization, and communication skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel as well as mainframe query experience required
- Experience in web-based reporting and planning software preferred
- Proven understanding of mainframe accounting systems (preferably in an AS-400 environment)
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
Please submit your resume, and cover letter, along with your salary requirements, to http://www.recruitment@ButlerAHS.com . Please note: Resumes submitted without salary requirements will not be considered.
Butler Animal Health Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer