Senior Accountant

Overview

This role supports financial operations for Accoya USA, part of a partnership between Accsys Technologies and the employer’s related businesses. The accountant will provide direct ownership of financial processes in support of the Director of Finance for Accoya USA and our JV parent owners.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily financial operations
• Monitor daily cash inflow/outflow and forecast upcoming cash needs
• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Lead month-end close activities
• Review financial statements
• Analyze budgets and performance
• Take a lead role in audits and filings, providing financial leadership within the organization

Financial Reporting, General Ledger and Account Reconciliations

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Prepare, review, and perform journal entries
• Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Reconcile bank accounts, inventory, fixed assets, intercompany accounts, and other balance sheet accounts
• Maintain supporting documentation for audit purposes
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

Analysis, Budgeting, and Financial Leadership

• Assist with preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Perform variance analysis comparing actual financial results to budgets and forecasts
• Identify financial discrepancies and recommend cost-reducing or revenue-enhancing strategies
• Participate in ERP or accounting system implementations and upgrades
• Support management reporting and KPIs
• Review work prepared by staff accountants
• Train and mentor junior accounting team members
• Improve financial acumen through assistance and training opportunities

Audits, Regulatory and Tax Compliance

• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies
• Gather documentation and coordinate workflows for external and internal audits
• Delegate tasks, review work, and provide guidance to staff accountants or bookkeepers
• Ensure internal controls protect financial data integrity and comply with laws
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes
• Develop and document accounting procedures
• Strengthen internal controls and mitigate financial risks
• Prepare local, state, and federal tax filings or regulatory documents
• Prepare schedules for tax filings
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 6+ years of accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS (International Accounting Standards)
• Advanced Excel skills
• ERP experience (SAP, etc.)
• Ability to remain calm, perform effectively, and behave professionally in busy and stressful situations
• Openness to coaching and training to continually improve efficiency and personal growth
• Proactive engagement with team members to support the work environment
• Comfortable with improvement discussions and recognition efforts
• Ability to complete reports, communications, and record keeping promptly
• Ability to follow safety rules and standards for the company
• Ability to arrive at work on time, as scheduled, consistently, and reliably
• Ability to understand and follow directions/instructions from supervisors
• Expectation that team members will learn processes, think through challenges, and act with safety in mind to resolve issues

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, USA

Compensation & Benefits

Equal opportunity employer commitment is provided, but specific compensation and benefits details were not included in the provided description.