Senior Accountant

Job Posting

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Knoxville - KNOXVILLE, TN

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $75000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Accounting

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for multiple aspects of the Accounting Department including journal entries, rebate calculations, account reconciliations, accruals, month-end closing procedures, preparation or assisting in the preparation of financial reports and statements, assisting in annual external audits, and other assignments as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of a new chargeback/rebate program and other vendor-related charges.
• Develop and maintain detailed status of all billings and collections of vendor related charges/invoices.
• Calculate rebate accruals, payments and true-up based on vendor agreements.
• Assist in preparation of periodic financial statements and the corporate annual report.
• Communicate with other departments outside of accounting as well as external individuals as needed.
• Ensures that financial reports comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
• Assists external auditors and provides required statements and information for the annual audit.
• Take an active role in all account reconciliations, specifically cash.
• Coordinates the preparation of the corporate tax return.
• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies/procedures/controls.
• Identifies and recommends updates to accounting processes and procedures.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Highly detail oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and adherence to financial deadlines.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, or rebate management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• A good attitude toward teamwork as well as the ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment to meet communicated schedules and deadlines.
• Comfortable interacting regularly with operations areas and all levels of management.
• Excellent verbal, written and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Excel or similar software.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance and/or related field required.
• Five or more years of experience in an accounting or finance-related position required.
• Certified Public Accountant / Certified Managerial Accountant (or working toward) preferred.
• Prior experience in the management of rebate and other vendor-related chargebacks preferred.
• Warehousing / Distribution experience is a plus.
• Experience in system conversion is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.