Senior Accountant

The Role You'll PlayAs our Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for providing accounting and analytical business support for the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, taxes and other filings, internal and external reporting requirements, and other ad-hoc projects. This includes timely and accurate preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and monitoring of internal controls in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Senior Accountant will also collaborate cross functionally to centralize general accounting processes amongst the broader GWPG platform in the spirit of continuous improvement. This role will be involved with regular compliance and audit activities design to ensure operating and financial controls are working as designed. The Senior Accountant will work on Company's annual commercial insurance renewal and daily stay involved in Company's risk management process.This position will work from our Madera, CA location.What You'll DoAssisting with the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, including clear and detailed preparation of journal entries, schedules, and reconciliationsIdentifying, researching, investigating and problem-solving GL account activity or discrepancies as it relates to variance analysis within the profit and loss statement (P&L) and/or balance sheetCollaborating cross functionally with various business units and departments, including but not limited to, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable to ensure accurate and complete general ledger activityAnalyzing effectiveness of relevant controls, ensuring controls are in place and operating effectively.Preparing annual update for Company's commercial insurance renewal. Identify recommended risk management follow up actions for correcting or strengthening existing practices.Perform internal audits of Company operations and departments as directed by Director of Accounting Services, VP Accounting and CFO.Test and monitor access controls to Company's financial systems and applications.Applying professional skepticism and an inquisitive approach to review and analyze the appropriateness and reasonableness of underlying accounting principles.Supporting the Business Unit's through financial close, including serving as a point of contact for inquiries and problem resolutionParticipating in month-end reporting tasks, including review of GL account activity with detailed analysesAssisting with external audits, including preparation of various schedules and analyses and proactive collaboration with internal team members on requested supportAssisting in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax requirements, including but not limited to, federal, state, local, property, sales and use, and franchise tax compliancePreparing required census filings in a timely mannerEnsuring adherence to standard accounting principles in accordance with GWPG policies and procedures and U.S. GAAP with respect to period recognition of costs, capital vs. expense, accruals, etc.Staying current on evolving Accounting Standards pronouncements and updates under prevailing regulatory bodies (FASB), incorporating into current Company policy as necessaryContributing to the due diligence process, as applicableReviewing current policies and procedures across the Divisions and participate in establishing "best practices" as we centralize and standardize across the businessParticipating in the ongoing development/establishment of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents for accounting policies and regulations, including recommendations for improvements for potential adoption across all DivisionsWhat You'll NeedResults-driven with demonstrated analytical and thinking skills, intellectual rigor and curiosity and problem-solving capabilityStrong leadership skills (planning, communication, relationship building, influencing)Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, written and verballyStrong accounting skills and knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesComfort working in a matrixed environmentGeneral understanding of the manufacturing environment and a willingness to learn key areas outside the finance and accounting functionsAbility to gather, analyze and interpret facts, raise questions, and exercise sound judgmentHighly self-motivated and takes ownershipAbility to exercise a high-level of professionalism and confidentiality when working with the Division Leadership Team, staff, projects, and proprietary informationEducation, Work Experience, Personal AttributesBA/BS in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or equivalent preferredCertified Public Accountant license, Certified Management Accountant certification, and or Master's Degree or comparable work experience a plus3-4 years plus of relevant work experience, Big 4 public accounting is preferredAdvanced Excel skills (Power Query, Power Pivot, etc.) a plusCost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment a plusPower BI knowledge (DAX, M, SQL, etc) a plusERP system experience (Great Plains, Amtech, or Nvision a plus)Audit experienceWhat You'll GetA friendly, team-based, supportive work environmentCompetitive total compensation packageComprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and 401K plan with employer contributionEmployee Assistance coverage with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning, and support servicesPaid holidays and Paid vacation time offProfessional development and career growth opportunitiesThe final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, experience and/or education. In addition, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. We typically do not hire at the maximum of the range allow for future and continued salary growth.Pay Range: $85,000.00 - $95,000 per year.Golden West Packaging Group is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.Further, we are a drug-free workplace with a Safety-first focus and mindset.

Created: 2025-02-27