EZ Form Senior Accountant

FLSA STATUS: Salaried

DEPARTMENT: Accounting and Finance

SUPERVISOR: Controller

DIRECT REPORTS: None

Position Summary

EZ Form Cable, a Trexon company, seeks a dedicated Senior Accountant for its Hamden, CT location. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and advancement within our dynamic organization. As the Senior Accountant, you will tackle a diverse array of complex accounting tasks and projects, partner with business leaders in the design, implementation and management of accounting best practices as well as finding efficiencies through centralization and automation to properly value inventory, productivity initiatives and the GAAP compliance of the business.

The successful candidate possesses strong accounting, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills. They will foster a collaborative team environment while demonstrating the ability to assess and enhance existing processes. Timeliness, integrity, and ethical conduct are essential attributes for this role.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Experience (Required): 

• 4-7 years of experience in financial reporting and general accounting
• CPA and/or Public Accounting experience preferred
• ERP use experience a must; EPICOR experience preferred
• Financial reporting experience strongly preferred
• High Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with acute attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High level of integrity and commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Excellent time management, planning and organizational skills, ability to work with competing priorities under tight deadline

Job Responsibilities

• Active involvement in day-to-day operational accounting activities
• Ensure that current bills of material, labor rates and overhead burden rates are accurate and current within the ERP system.
• Assist in the development and management of an S&OP process.
• Manage month-end close procedures along with business units, including preparation of monthly journal entries, accruals, account reconciliation and analysis of results.
• Assist in ASC606 revenue recognition accounting.
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements and supporting financial data.
• Help analyze and document balance sheet and income statement activity and variances.
• Provide details and insight into financial matters while updating management of potential risks and areas of exposure.
• Interprets financial transactions and resolves accounting discrepancies.
• Analyze for obsolete and excess inventory and ensure an appropriate reserve for E&O is prepared.
• Prepare relevant schedules for annual audits, work closely with Global Controller and external auditors.
• Proactively assist to identify issues and implement process improvements to streamline accounting processes.
• Conduct thorough Bank Account Reconciliation to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Apply advanced accounting methods and procedures to analyze and interpret financial information.
• Perform detailed general ledger balance sheet reconciliations and verify the accuracy of data entries.
• Monitor Bank Accounts and accurately record cash receipts using Epicor software.
• Collaborate with the Controller to prepare the weekly Cash Flow Forecast, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist the Controller in reconciling Intercompany Accounts to maintain accurate financial records.
• Respond to information requests and assist with audits, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Analyze and summarize account information and trends to provide actionable insights to management.
• Protect the organization's value by maintaining the confidentiality of financial information and adhering to established security protocols.

Other responsibilities, initiatives and ad-hoc projects as required. 

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to sit and use a computer for extended periods.
• Must be able to effectively use standard office equipment such as computers, printers, and telephones.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of moderately heavy items, such as files or boxes, may be required.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with team members.