Sr Accountant

This position plays a critical role in supporting the company's financial operations by performing a variety of accounting functions, including month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial records and reports, while also contributing to the company's compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and supporting both internal and external audits.Key Areas of ResponsibilityGeneral accountingPrepare journal entries and reconciliations for various accounts, including, but not limited to: accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and fixed assets.Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.Analyze and investigate variances from budget, forecasts, and prior periods.Prepare various financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports / schedules, for management and other stakeholders.Support other team members in key month-end close processes, as neededSarbanes-Oxley (SOX)Develop and maintain detailed project plans and timelines for all SOX-related activities, including control testing, remediation efforts, and documentation reviews.Communicate project plans, deliverables, and timelines effectively to process owners, testers, and other stakeholders.Proactively identify and escalate potential roadblocks or delays.Follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of deliverables and adherence to project timelines.Collaborate with members of the finance and accounting team to develop and implement remediation plans for identified control deficiencies.Obtain and maintain all necessary documentation to support control testing, including process flowcharts, narratives, and supporting evidence.Assist in the coordination and execution of control testing activities, including data analysis and walkthroughs.Review and analyze testing results to identify and assess control deficiencies. AuditDevelop and maintain detailed project plans and timelines for all external audit engagements.Communicate audit timelines, deliverables, and requests effectively to key stakeholders, including process owners, management, and the controllership team.Proactively identify and escalate potential roadblocks or delays to the audit process.Follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of audit requests and adherence to project timelines.Ad-hoc projectsCollaborate with team members to develop and maintain comprehensive work instructions for key business processes.Ensure that all process documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible to all relevant stakeholders.Maintain a centralized repository for all process documentation.Identify and lead process improvement initiatives across various departments, focusing on areas such as reporting, forecasting, and other key operational areas.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and ensure successful adoption.