Senior Accountant

Company Description Job Description Our client needs to increase the capability level and workload capacity of the Accounting team so that the part-time CFO can focus on higher-level responsibilities. Manage financial accounts for the Parent company & 1 subsidiary across several different lines of business Well-developed knowledge of US accounting practices (GAAP) Demonstrated experience overseeing the accounting staff Project management experience and the ability to identify problems, research solutions, propose plans of action and implement change. Proven experience and comfort with technology, including implementation of software and technology solutions to automate or improve processes RESPONSIBILITIES 1. People Management & Training: Oversee 1 full-time bookkeeper on staff Improve SOPs and processes 2. Tax: Complete US Sales tax payments Oversee VAT payments for the UK, Canada 3. A/P & A/R: Oversee AP/AR process Approve payroll and large vendor payments Expense reduction/audit/reconciliation Monitor the SAAS subscription database Oversee customer financial accounts including invoice financing 4. Reporting: Preparing & analyzing monthly financials Budget vs actual reporting Cash forecast by leveraging Inventory Planner 5. Process Improvement: Review and update a monthly close task list Technology implementation Qualifications SKILLSET Leadership - Demonstrated ability to work in a leadership role and supervise junior-level subordinates Extremely organized and process driven . Able to create, manage, and improve complex processes and automate time-consuming tasks Trustworthy and reliable at handling confidential financial information with discretion. Must be an outstanding communicator , and have established skills in accuracy, organization, and working in a high-volume environment Have a keen eye for detail , particularly with pattern recognition in large data sets and with numbers & financial information Solutions-oriented mindset - identifies problems and proposes a solution Project management experience - implementing workflows, systems, software, etc Innovative - Someone who is excited about the role and ready to bring new ideas to the table EXPERIENCE Working knowledge of tax filing and tax compliance as it pertains to state and federal-level regulations Significant hands-on experience with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Xero or Quickbooks Online, and inventory management software Five years of experience working with small to mid-size businesses with high-volumes of transactions Significant inventory experience (3-5+ years at an inventory-based company - import/export, ecommerce, retail/wholesale, etc) SOFTWARE Ideal applicants at least have 2+ years of experience working with the following or something similar: ERP or inventory/order management software (AP/AR software) Xero accounting or Quickbooks Online US GAAP accounting Inventory Planner or DEAR experience Retail & eCommerce: Shopify, Amazon, SPS Commerce EDI Admin/other: Google Suite, Slack, etc. Some training provided but self-learning is a must: Airtable ClickUp Additional Information LOCATION Global (Remote) ROLE TYPE Full-time WORK SCHEDULE (EST) 8 AM to 5 PM EST DO NOT APPLY IF You do not have the requirements and won't be able to perform the key responsibilities You do not have experience in Inventory Management System for at least 2-3 years

Created: 2024-11-05