Senior Accountant - Consolidation

Description

Over the past 85 years Columbia Machine, Inc. has become one of the worlds leading manufacturers of concrete products equipment and material handling solutions, serving customers in over 100 countries. Located in Vancouver, WA, Columbia Machine is one of Vancouvers largest employers. A family owned business since 1937, Columbia Machine offers a competitive benefits package including 80% employer paid medical benefits. If you are looking for a company that values its employees then log on to http://www.colmac.com/careers for more information about our many exciting opportunities.

Summary: The Senior Accountant - Consolidation will report to the Accounting Manager and work closely with the Corporate Controller. They will be responsible for general accounting operations ranging from reconciling account balances to performing month-end and year-end closings, with opportunity for growth. On a monthly basis, financial statements are produced and analyzed to identify opportunities for income or expense improvement. This position will perform a variety of accounting tasks, including posting journal entries, account reconciliations, account analysis, intercompany eliminations, consolidation, process improvements and other projects. This position will interact with other departments to gather and disseminate information to improve and maintain good communication between departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for day-to-day accounting activities supporting the accurate and timely closing of general ledgers
• Perform analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries
• Interact with key management to gather information, prepare work papers and supporting documentation, and resolve assigned analysis
• Assist with annual external audit; complete related audit schedules and provide requested field work materials
• Assist with the preparation of monthly consolidated financial reports, quarterly board meeting slides and CFO memorandums
• Participate in special projects, including acquisitions, process improvements, system implementations and preparation of departmental reports
• Prepare monthly commission calculations for approval and payment
• Work independently with minimal supervision with latitude for independent judgement
• Maintain accurate accounting records, work papers and reports in both ERP system and shared files in an efficient and organized manner
• Provide back-up to other accounting staff and cross-train in other accounting areas/activities, as necessary and perform other miscellaneous duties as required
• Follow internal policies and procedures. Recommend, develop and implement updates related to assigned duties through thorough analysis and best practice research

Constant (over 66%)

None

Frequent (33% - 66%)

Independence of Action (Decisions have major implications on the management and operations of an area within a department. Job may contribute to important strategy, operational and business decisions that affect the department).

Decision Making (Decisions have major implications on the management and operations of an area within a department. Job may contribute to important strategy, operational and business decisions that affect the department).

Problem Solving-(Problems are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills, and general precedents and practices).

Occasional (10%-33%)

None

Seldom (1-10%)

Supervisory Responsibilities - None

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions):

Constant (over 66%)

Sitting

Frequent (33%-66%)

Hearing, Listening, Talking

Occasional (10%-33%)

Standing, Walking, Bending, Stooping, Climbing stairs

Seldom (1-10%)

*Carrying and Lifting up to 10 pounds

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

*Never exceeding our company manual lifting policy and corresponding SOPs.

Work Environment (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions):

Office environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Required Personal Protection Equipment (PPEs): Safety glasses, hearing protection as required. Other PPE as required by specific operation performed.

Columbia Machine offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, 401(k), incentive compensation, paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Columbia does participate in E-Verify.

To apply for this exciting career opportunity today, please apply online at colmac.com/careers

Qualifications

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, skills and/or abilities:

Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures, GAAP, cost accounting and financial accounting statements
• Intermediate Proficiency-Microsoft Office Suite

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management
• Have skills necessary to create and present information to a variety of audiences

Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Team player and ability to collaborate with other teams in the organization
• Ability to analyze a process and recommend/implement improvements
• Ability to create and maintain excellent accounting workpapers
• Analyze financial data and create reports to inform others of results
• Ability to establish good working relationships with all business units
• Intermediate Excel skills (i.e. vlookups, pivot tables etc.) and knowledge of general ledger functions and general accounting procedures

Education and/or Experience:

• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Experience with inventory/cost accounting and familiarity with a manufacturing environment
• BS degree in Accounting and/or Finance
• Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) will be preferred