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Woodstream Senior Accountant in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Woodstream has a rich history of over 150 years, and we are an essential, life sustaining business. We provide pest & animal control products that destroy disease carrying insects & rodents.
We have an immediate opportunity for a Senior Accountant in Lancaster, PA
Benefits of Working for Woodstream:
Competitive benefits package including:
Bonus Program
401k with Company Match
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Effective on First Day of Employment
Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Paid Basic Life & Disability Insurance
Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance Options
ID Theft & Legal Assistance Plan Options
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Stable, growing working environment with a history of 150 years of doing business.
Opportunity to advance within the company.
Overview of the Role:
This position supports the accounting department for the timely and accurate preparation of the monthly and quarterly financial results and reporting in accordance with accounting guidelines.
Performs account reconciliations and general ledger analysis upon completion of month-end close tasks to confirm accuracy in accordance with US GAAP.
Assist in the year-end audit with the external auditors and third-party tax preparers, by reviewing and providing information and support.
Document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls including identifying opportunities for process improvements.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Assist in the preparation of the consolidated results in accordance with US GAAP, utilizing the company’s current CRM software (OneStream).
Contribute in monthly financial close with a strong focus on the following
Intercompany eliminations management and tracking, ensuring accurate accounting and financial reporting.
Manage sales tax accounting, registration, business licenses and other registrations through the Avalara License Management software, identifying areas of improvement.
Manage tax payments to federal and state taxing authorities on a timely basis and identifying areas for improvement.
Bank reconciliations, prepaid regulatory, prepaid expenses journal entries and accruals, accrued federal, state, and local taxes and related tax expense.
Manage the information quarterly and yearly information sent to our third-party tax preparer for the tax provision.
Manage the information required for the yearly insurance renewal, working directly with internal departments and Company’s third-party insurer.
Perform monthly reconciliation of account reconciliations and analysis as assigned, identifying potential issues, and following up with resolutions or corrective action.
Prepare insurance information required for the yearly insurance renewal and coverage requirements, including working with cost accounting for requested information and timely preparation.
Identify opportunities for improvement footnote support and documentation.
Prepare information for the annual budget for the insurance.
Recommend, design, and assist with implementing any department controls and procedures that increase accuracy and efficiency.
Assist in the annual budget process as needed. (prepaid regulatory, prepaid expenses federal, state foreign tax accruals and related expenses).
Protects the company’s value by keeping all information confidential.
Regular attendance is required to maintain functions of the job.
Successful Candidate Profile:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred and 3+ years of accounting work experience. Bachelor’s degree in Finance will be considered with requisite accounting work experience.
Excellent PC & system skills.
Experience in public accounting a plus.
Sound knowledge of accounting principles and finance concepts.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with accounting software and MS Excel and Word..
Strong intuitive, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills
Results oriented
Flexible team player
Capable of managing multiple projects
Ability to interpret and bring meaning to data reviewed
Provide recommendations and opportunities
Woodstream Fun Facts!
We are the #1 EAC (Electronic Animal Containment/fencing) company in North America, 10X the #2 company and these products protect our food supply.
We are the ONLY Pest & Animal Control company with a significant ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Program.
Over 40% of our directors and above are woman.
57% of the Executive Team (meaning VP and above) are female, black, Hispanic or Asian/Islander.
Woodstream is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, union affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic .
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