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A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment and hand tools. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our nearly seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the wellbeing of our communities. How will you power what’s possible?
Location:Kent, WA
Southwire Job Description
Position Summary
Senior accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. A successful Senior accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. Work closely with the accounting team to ensure that all month-end close processes are performed accurately and timely. Ensure the efficient, timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and reporting packages.
Essential Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly internal & external reporting packages
- Ad-hoc Management report preparation
- Fixed asset accounting and reconciliation
- Facilitate and Reconcile Sale & Use reporting with outside Tax Accountants
- Balance sheet reconciliations and research to resolve discrepancies on a monthly basis
- Prepare journal entries as required for all areas of responsibility
- Prepare unclaimed property reports
- Provide guidance and training to field and corporate personnel in accounting policies and procedures
- Complete special projects and other duties as assigned
Job Specific Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions and approaches for problem solving and decision making
- Proficient in Excel including creating Pivot tables, V-lookups and formulas
- Ability to work with little supervision and to make appropriate decisions
- Ability to process work with a high level of accuracy
- Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Ability to establish priorities and organize efficiently
- Enthusiasm for learning and demonstrates initiative
Education and Experience
- 3-5 years Accounting experience with some public accounting experience preferred; BA in Accounting
- CPA or candidate preferred
- Experience with Great Plains preferred
Working Conditions involve working in a typical office environment.
Competencies
Action Oriented
Balances Stakeholders
Collaborates
Customer Focus
Nimble Learning
Plans and Aligns
Benefits We Offer:
- 401k with Matching
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave
- & More
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all 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 any other characteristic protected by law.
