Senior Accountant
USPack, Orlando, FL, United States
Senior Accountant
The Senior Accountant reports directly to the Accounting Manager and is responsible for ensuring compliance with US GAAP financial reporting, timely balance‑sheet reconciliations, and streamlined close procedures. This highly visible role plays a key part in the Finance organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide overall accounting support for all areas of the company’s books and records, including journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and period‑end close process.
Assist management in developing standardized processes to drive departmental efficiencies and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
Think independently in problem solving, risk assessment, and decision‑making with minimal supervision while building strong relationships with business unit and corporate management teams.
Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations and ensure that reconciling items are resolved in a timely manner.
Prepare or review the reconciliation of system integrations including operating/billing system, lease, T&E and payroll systems to Great Plains (ERP).
Identify ways to streamline and improve the reconciliation process, providing assistance when needed.
Execute and review period‑end close procedures in Great Plains (ERP).
Provide technical accounting expertise and direction to business unit management teams during the close cycle.
Provide direct support during the year‑end external financial statement audit to fulfill all audit requests promptly and liaise with external auditors.
Provide direct support for income tax provision, 401(k) audit, and ad‑hoc accounting projects.
Perform ad‑hoc analysis and reporting as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must coordinate/perform end‑to‑end accounting process through month‑end close and preparation of financial statements, including multiple month‑end general journal entries. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality of data.
Enforce department‑related company policies and budgets while maintaining good working relationships with other departments.
Take responsibility for own actions, keep commitments, and complete tasks on time or provide alternate plans.
Displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound judgment, supports and explains reasoning for decisions, and includes appropriate people in the decision‑making process.
Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, sets goals and objectives, schedules team tasks, and develops realistic action plans.
Approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect and consideration, accepts responsibility for own actions, and follows through on commitments.
Maintains strong attention to detail to ensure a consistent work product.
Fosters a collaborative team environment, ensuring strong customer service is provided.
Is able to lift 25 pounds on occasion.
Is able to work additional hours as needed.
Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses
BA/BS in accounting.
5+ years of public accounting and corporate accounting experience, including a minimum of two years in a large national or global accounting firm.
Master’s degree and/or CPA is preferred; progress toward completion of CPA certification required.
Proficient computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and database software; able to toggle between multiple screens.
Prior experience with Great Plains preferred.
Benefits – Full Time
401(k)
Health Insurance
Disability / Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Benefits – Part Time
401(k)
Paid Sick Time
Shift Days
Monday through Friday
Shift Hours
8 am – 5 pm (available to work extra hours occasionally preferred)
Salary
$80,000 – $85,000
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The Senior Accountant reports directly to the Accounting Manager and is responsible for ensuring compliance with US GAAP financial reporting, timely balance‑sheet reconciliations, and streamlined close procedures. This highly visible role plays a key part in the Finance organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide overall accounting support for all areas of the company’s books and records, including journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and period‑end close process.
Assist management in developing standardized processes to drive departmental efficiencies and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
Think independently in problem solving, risk assessment, and decision‑making with minimal supervision while building strong relationships with business unit and corporate management teams.
Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations and ensure that reconciling items are resolved in a timely manner.
Prepare or review the reconciliation of system integrations including operating/billing system, lease, T&E and payroll systems to Great Plains (ERP).
Identify ways to streamline and improve the reconciliation process, providing assistance when needed.
Execute and review period‑end close procedures in Great Plains (ERP).
Provide technical accounting expertise and direction to business unit management teams during the close cycle.
Provide direct support during the year‑end external financial statement audit to fulfill all audit requests promptly and liaise with external auditors.
Provide direct support for income tax provision, 401(k) audit, and ad‑hoc accounting projects.
Perform ad‑hoc analysis and reporting as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must coordinate/perform end‑to‑end accounting process through month‑end close and preparation of financial statements, including multiple month‑end general journal entries. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality of data.
Enforce department‑related company policies and budgets while maintaining good working relationships with other departments.
Take responsibility for own actions, keep commitments, and complete tasks on time or provide alternate plans.
Displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound judgment, supports and explains reasoning for decisions, and includes appropriate people in the decision‑making process.
Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, sets goals and objectives, schedules team tasks, and develops realistic action plans.
Approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect and consideration, accepts responsibility for own actions, and follows through on commitments.
Maintains strong attention to detail to ensure a consistent work product.
Fosters a collaborative team environment, ensuring strong customer service is provided.
Is able to lift 25 pounds on occasion.
Is able to work additional hours as needed.
Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses
BA/BS in accounting.
5+ years of public accounting and corporate accounting experience, including a minimum of two years in a large national or global accounting firm.
Master’s degree and/or CPA is preferred; progress toward completion of CPA certification required.
Proficient computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and database software; able to toggle between multiple screens.
Prior experience with Great Plains preferred.
Benefits – Full Time
401(k)
Health Insurance
Disability / Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Benefits – Part Time
401(k)
Paid Sick Time
Shift Days
Monday through Friday
Shift Hours
8 am – 5 pm (available to work extra hours occasionally preferred)
Salary
$80,000 – $85,000
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