Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing critical accounting functions to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with company policies, and effective support for business operations. This role covers general ledger, accounts receivable, inventory, and cost accounting, while also partnering with management on financial analysis and audits.

Essential Functions :

• Provide backup support for Accounts Receivable functionsincluding preparing invoices, processing cash receipts, maintaining customer statements, reconciling AR, and managing aging reportsas needed.
• Reconcile and analyze sales-related accounts; prepare deferred / unearned revenue adjustments and generate sales reports.
• Maintain accurate inventory ledger accounts and perform reconciliations for raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods; partner with operations to manage inventory cycle counts.
• Collaborate with department managers on bill of materials (BOM) and process changes affecting cost accounting.
• Manage and analyze obsolete inventory reserves.
• Conduct gross margin reviews to assess profitability and identify trends or issues.
• Perform monthly trend analysis to support variance identification and business decision-making.
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other key accounts.
• Prepare and distribute daily order reports and weekly KPI dashboards.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including depreciation and amortization schedules.
• Prepare monthly payroll and benefits journal entries.
• File sales and use tax returns for 30+ states, ensuring compliance with varying jurisdictional requirements.
• Support external audits by preparing documentation and providing relevant financial data.
• Assist management with special projects and ad hoc financial analyses.

Competencies :

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) :

Required : Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

Required : Minimum of 3 years' experience in accounts receivable and general ledger reconciliations (including cost accounting).

Required : Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP.

Required : Excellent reconciliation, analytical, and organizational skills.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications :

Preferred : Three years of public accounting and / or Internal Audit experience.

Preferred : MBA or CPA designation.

Benefits :

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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