Colson Group USA is an operating unit of Colson Group the largest manufacturer of caster and wheel products in the world.
The brands of Colson Group USA have been technological leaders in caster innovation for over 350 combined years.
This drive has led to some of the most trusted, advanced, and highest-quality mobility solutions available in the world today.
Colson Group's unique and proprietary global footprint provides available services and capabilities unmatched by any other manufacturer.
Colson Group USA is seeking a Senior Accountant in our St.
Joseph, MI location.
The Senior Accountant position will have opportunities to develop and demonstrate leadership in a variety of financial disciplines within Colson Group.
They will drive centralization of company-wide accounting activities including fixed assets, account reconciliations, and the standardization of daily/weekly/monthly metrics.
They will analyze, initiate and implement process improvements and reporting with the department.
These demonstrated skills can then be leveraged to expand into other areas of finance and the organization.
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
Complete full-cycle accounting activities, including month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, variance analysis, etc.
Prepare month-end financial reports including the Comparative Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow, and other related specialized reports based on management needs.
Maintain the centralized fixed asset sub-ledger.
Drive the capital expenditure process from implementation to recording and reconciliation.
Perform account reconciliations for all significant balance sheet accounts.
Special projects may include leading accounting platform conversions, accounting records cleanup, or tax to GAAP basis conversions.
Assist with annual and state audit preparations.
Analyzing current accounting processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Support the capital expenditure process from justification through implementation .
Serve as a business partner to plant operations management, supply chain, sales and engineering.
Assist in the completion or review of accounts payable transactions as needed.
Learn, stabilize, and improve processes utilizing the ERP system and Microsoft Office tools.
Abide by all policies and procedures.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Experience:
Progressive financial work experience
Experience with business enterprise systems
Experience leveraging Microsoft Office Applications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
Master's degree preferred.
Licenses/Certificates/Designations: Certified Public Accountant preferred.
Skills/Requirements:
Excellent analytical and project management skills
Advanced Excel and Access financial modeling skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Efficient organization and clear and concise presentation skills.
Decision making abilities commensurate with job responsibilities.
High attention to detail.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.
Experience with project management and ability to multi-task.
Working Environment:
General Office - Work is generally performed in an office environment, with standard office equipment.
Lighting and temperature and adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
Physical Requirements:
Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time.
Mental Requirements:
Employee required to organize and coordinate schedules.
Employee required to analyze and interpret complex data.
Employee required to problem-solve.
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