Job Overview of Senior Accountant:
Alabama Specialty Products, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Accounting Department. This position plays an important role in financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, month-end and year-end closing, work-in-process (WIP) accounting, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and government contract requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, manufacturing experience, advanced Excel skills, and hands-on experience with Epicor ERP. This individual must be detail-oriented, analytical, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

Required Education and Experience of Senior Accountant:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Epicor ERP experience required.
• Working knowledge of cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, and inventory accounting.

Qualifications of Senior Accountant:

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliations.
• Experience with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Knowledge of work-in-process (WIP) accounting and fixed asset accounting.
• Understanding of ASC 606 and government contract accounting requirements, including FAR, DFARS, and CAS, preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to research accounting issues, prepare supporting documentation, and recommend solutions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with management and other departments.

Responsibilities of Senior Accountant:

• Prepare monthly journal entries, supporting schedules, draft financial statements, and complete month-end and year-end closing activities according to established deadlines.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, investigate suspense account items, resolve discrepancies, and ensure financial accuracy.
• Process work-in-process (WIP) capture and posting activities and prepare supporting accounting schedules.
• Prepare financial reports, cash flow projections, sales reports, and other management reporting to support business decisions.
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, equipment burden worksheets, and related accounting documentation in Epicor; assign equipment identification numbers for new purchases.
• Support compliance with GAAP, company policies, and applicable government contract accounting requirements; prepare documentation for external audits, regulatory reporting, property tax returns, and periodic file census reports.
• Research accounting issues and assist with ERP testing, process improvements, and standardization initiatives while collaborating with the Accounting Manager, Cost Accountant, Operations, Engineering, and other departments to improve financial accuracy and reporting.

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