SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Oxford, MA & Rochester, NY locations.
• Oversees all the organization’s accounting activities.
• Directs the organization’s accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger management, and bank reconciliations.

TASKS

• Report to the Director of Finance of the parent company.
• Responsible for producing timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and other related reports, analyses, and projections.
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs and revenues, to project future activity and identify weaknesses and opportunities.
• Prepare, complete, adhere, and maintain month-end close – this includes standardizing processes, ensuring accruals and prepaids consistently.
• Prepare and maintain daily cash flow and cash flow reports – Project cash needs at weekly intervals.
• Review collections with Office Manager weekly and facilitate proper billing processes with various billing platforms.
• Lead the yearly budget preparation with department heads.
• Assess, execute, and help streamline policies within the scope of financial operations • Oversee billing including determining, collecting, filing, and paying FET charges, processing title transfers, determining & paying sales commissions – Review & reconciliation of monthly credit card charges.
• Assist with collections as needed. Monitor working capital and line of credit utilization.
• Assist with the implementation of software upgrades, Karmark, Avalara sales tax as well as exemption certificate management.
• Vendor maintenance and identification of 1099 vendors.
• Analyze actuals vs. budget and offer task level strategic input to ownership group.
• Maintains a professional work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS

• Leadership and business acumen.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of financial forecasting.
• Experience creating financial statements, reports, and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Experience using accounting and software systems/programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Experience managing a company’s cash flow.
• Proficient in computer software systems including MS Office and MS Excel.
• Exceptional motivational skills and works well with a team but also able to work alone.
• Knowledge of sales practices and the most efficient customer service techniques.
• Ability to interpret sales metrics.
• Ability to pay strong attention to detail and manage multiple tasks with urgency.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Overall –  Previous work-related experience. Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Travel – As needed basis, ≤ 15%
• Experience – Microsoft Office Suite: 2 years (Required)
• Customer Service: 2 years (Required)
• Sales Admin, Finance, Accounting: 3 years (Required)
• Karmak & Salesforce (Preferred)
• Operations & operations management (Preferred)
• Education •  A bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance is required.

• Engine experience;
• Diesel experience;
• Truck License;
• Clean accident record, with exceptions;
• Work in a fast-paced, creative atmosphere to develop new ideas;

• Truck License;
• At least 2 years of shop experience;
• Experience towards or complete Certifications;
• Strong understanding of Truck engines, their quirks and workarounds;
• Knowledge of industry manufacturers is a big advantage;