Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing a number of accounting functions related to assisting with the general ledger month-end close process. This position also serves as the accounting sponsor in support of various cost centers; assisting cost center managers with explanation of results, forecasts, and budgets.

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Major Responsibilities

·  Prepares income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements, and various other accounting statements and reports

·  Analyzes financial reports and records, making recommendations relative to the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures

·  Develops accounting schedules

·  Prepares comparative internal financial statements and other financial reports

·  Assists with required support for external audits

·  Provides assistance with Sarbanes-Oxley initiatives as required and other duties as assigned

·  Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records

·   Coordinates accounting matters with other departments and locations

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Ames True Temper Competencies

·   Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions

·   Building Collaborative Relationships - Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with customers inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support

·   Communication & Presentation Skills - Ability to communicate, both orally and written,  and present information effectively

·   Customer-focused - Ability and desire to demonstrate concern for satisfying internal and/or external customers

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Additional Senior Accountant Competencies

·   Strong PC skills including the Microsoft Office Suite; primarily Excel and Word

·   Experience with SEC reporting, tax reporting, accounts payable, fixed assets, and an Oracle general ledger system is helpful

·   Ability to maintain a consistently high level of attention to detail

·   Ability to utilize available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines

·   Ability to properly maintain confidential or sensitive information

·   Ability to ensure that your own and others’ work and information are complete and accurate

·   Ability to find a solution or deal proactively with work-related problems

·   Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly

·   Ability to assess multiple tasks and develop a plan to complete them in a logical and efficient manner

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Environmental/Physical Requirements

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

·   This position is located primarily in an office environment. At times the associate is required to sit for long periods of time.

·   While performing the duties of this job, the associate may need the ability to lift and carry loads up to 20 pounds.

·   Upon occasion, the associate may be exposed to a manufacturing environment and required to wear personal protective equipment.

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Company Statement

Ames True Temper offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Tuition Reimbursement, paid holidays & vacation, and more. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.