Senior Accountant - White Plains, United States - Creative Financial Staffing

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    Description

    CFS has partnered with an organization based in White Plains, NY to help find a new Senior Accountant to join their growing team The ideal candidate for this position is an experience and passionate Accounting professional, with a "can-do" attitude and strong work ethic.

    About the company:

    • Over 500 retail locations across over 20 states in the US
    • One of the largest distributors/retailers in the business
    • Big believers in that "their people drive their success"
    • In growth mode due to acquisition activity that has taken place in the last two years
    • In early stages, but planning to become a publicly-traded organization
    • Worked under great management, including their Controller (who is a CPA, looking to pass on their knowledge)
    What youll do as a Senior Accountant:
    • Inventory Management:
      • Develop and maintain inventory control procedures.
      • Monitor inventory levels and reconcile discrepancies.
      • Implement inventory valuation methods and assess inventory obsolescence.
      • Collaborate with procurement and production teams to optimize inventory levels.
    • SG&A Analysis and Control:
      • Analyze SG&A expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.
      • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual SG&A budgets and forecasts.
      • Monitor actual expenses against budgeted targets and variance analysis.
      • Implement controls to ensure compliance with expense policies and guidelines.
    • Financial Reporting:
      • Prepare accurate and timely financial statements related to inventory and SG&A.
      • Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial reports.
      • Support the audit process by providing relevant documentation and explanations.
    • Process Improvement:
      • Continuously evaluate and improve inventory and SG&A processes.
      • Identify areas for automation and efficiency gains.
      • Implement best practices to enhance financial reporting accuracy and timeliness.
    What we are looking for in a Senior Accountant:
    • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or CMA certification preferred.
    • 3+ years of progressive experience in accounting, with a focus on inventory management and SG&A analysis.
    • Strong understanding of inventory valuation methods
    • Proficiency in ERPs and accounting software and advanced MS Excel skills.
    • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
    • Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.

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