Senior Technical Accountant (Finance)
Join a USA Today Top Workplace!
Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America, is a third generation, family owned and operated business that serves manufactures of precision machined parts in the United States. Our mission is to help manufactures maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity.
Summary of Responsibility:
The Senior Technical Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with accounting principles and regulations. This role includes overseeing accounts payable and receivable, general ledger entries, payroll, and financial statement preparation. This role will also perform detailed financial analyses, assists in budget preparation, and supports audits. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines are essential for success in this position.
What You Will Contribute:
- Serve as a key member of the Shared Service team which supports multiple locations across Okuma Tower Division of Morris Group.
- As a Senior Technical Accountant, you will be a key resource in the Shared Service team that uses your technical accounting ability to align and adherence to Morris Group policies, accounting standards and US GAAP.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts. Streamline, standardize, and document month-end close processes by applying best in class practices.
- Perform as a key contributor to the monthly closing process. Prepare and maintain proper support and audit trail for all journal entries, all account reconciliations, and financial statements.
- Assist in the production of monthly flux analysis and monthly financial reports; ensure that the reported results align with US GAAP and Morris Group financial reporting standards.
- Support business processes by partnering with other departments, including but not limited to FP&A, Operations, Contracts' Administration, Transactional groups, and others to ensure the quality, accuracy, and consistency of the financial data reported in the general ledger for assigned entities.
- Assist in the annual audits and review internal controls for adequacy. Provide recommendations and facilitate root cause and corrective action planning for defective controls.
- Prepare daily, weekly & monthly reports for various functions and groups.
- Prepare Sales Tax Returns and assist in Sales Tax Audits.
- Assist in developing cost accounting practices and, working with the Divisional Controller, implementing a plan to validate and recognize all direct and project-related costing accordingly.
- Oversee accounting and reporting for all company assets, including fixed assets, prepaid expenses, Right of Use for operating leases, and other asset categories, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
Other Functions:
- Perform related duties as required
Requirements:
- Bachelors' Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting or Finance required. CPA or Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- 5+ years of accounting experience within a manufacturing industry and 2+ years with Senior level experience preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills: proven ability to communicate effectively with internal and external business partners at various levels in a clear and concise manner.
- Attention to details and strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Sophisticated Microsoft Excel skills coupled with the ability to develop automated processes, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Understanding and application of cost accounting principles.
What's in it for You:
We take great pride in our employees and offer a variety of benefits that allow our employees to be successful inside and outside of work:
- Competitive starting salary
- Market competitive comprehensive health benefits including a zero premium medical plan offering, vision, dental, and company paid life insurance
- 3+ Week's Vacation to Start
- 10 Company Paid Holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee appreciation events and perks
- Employee Assistance Program
Mental and physical requirements:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Highly mobile, able to access all areas of the premises.
- Ability to concentrate and remain focused while prioritizing multiple tasks, responsibilities, and projects.
- Ability to sit for prolonged period of times.
- Able to perform bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, and lifting of moderate to heavyweight material up to 50 lbs. with assistance from equipment or other employees.
- Ability to frequently use hands and arms.
- Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to keep their composure with the public and co-workers in everyday, stressful situations.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Windsor, CT
Requisition #1129B
