Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant executes and advises on accounting related functions.  Responsibilities are to include posting/reviewing of JE entries to the general ledger, account reconciliation, and inventory functions, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies. In addition, this position will need to work collaboratively with business partners outside of Finance such as manufacturing, procurement and sales to accomplish a variety of monthly and quarterly close process steps and ad hoc analysis. Footprint is looking for an energetic and self-motivated individual to join our team. This is a job for a well-spoken, diligent, and self-starting accountant with excellent social skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare general ledger transactions to record allowances, liabilities and bad debt write-offs.
• Manage factoring agreements and transactions.
• Manage and troubleshoot customer EDI systems
• Developing, writing and updating credit and collections policies and procedures.
• Assistance with monitoring and ensuring accurate physical inventories and cycle counts at each production site.
• Monitor inventory transactions and product cost variance.
• Ability to work collaboratively with financial analysis, production, sales, receiving and procurement departments.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial processes and internal controls (SOX).
• Assists in the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation and cost.
• Assists in establishing system controls for new financial systems and develops procedures to improve existing systems.
• Assists in the preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
• Maintains systems and controls that support the integrity of all accounting processes, accounting data, and enhance department value by continually improving control processes.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly management reports.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency.
• When required, assist with daily activities related to A/R and inventory accounting including review of entries to the general ledger and account reconciliation and analysis.
• Conforms with all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Embrace hands-on work in a rapidly changing, fast-paced growth environment
• Progressive thinking skills, a strong work ethic, and a knack for innovative solutions
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve accounting and operational issues
• Intellectually curious, analytically strong, and embracer of change
•        Ability to independently manage multiple projects and adhere to tight deadlines effectively
•        Confidentiality and integrity

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business-related field
• 4+ years Accounting experience plus Treasury work Experience in the manufacturing company preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (experience with Sage X3/EM a plus)
• Highly proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical, prescription, dental, and vision care plans as well as HSA / FSA accounts.
• Insurance Protection: Basic term life, accidentals, short- and long-term disability, and voluntary life insurance coverage.
• Financial Security: Short and long-term disability plans, along with a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Time Off Support: Flexible time off program, paid holidays, sick leave, and parental leave benefits.
• Lifestyle Benefit: Voluntary Pet Insurance.

NOTE: This position is not eligible for a relocation benefit.