A leading electrical manufacturing company in Hamden, CT is seeking a Senior Accountant for a hybrid, 4 days on-site role. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of accounting experience within the manufacturing industry and a strong background in managing the month-end close process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of accounting experience in the manufacturing industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions and data analysis tools
• CPA or public accounting background preferred

Responsibilities:

• Handle daily operational accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all transactions
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate bills of material, labor rates, and overhead burden rates within the ERP system
• Support the creation and ongoing management of the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process
• Oversee month-end close in coordination with business units, including preparing journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and performance analyses
• Contribute to revenue recognition processes in compliance with ASC 606
• Verify the accuracy of financial statements and underlying data
• Analyze and document fluctuations in balance sheet and income statement accounts, explaining variances as needed
• Provide financial insights to management, highlighting potential risks and exposures
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
• Review inventory for obsolete or excess stock and prepare appropriate reserves for excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory
• Prepare audit schedules for the annual audit and liaise with the Global Controller and external auditors
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement changes to enhance efficiency in accounting workflows
• Complete thorough bank reconciliations to ensure the integrity of financial records
• Use advanced accounting techniques to interpret financial data and support decision-making
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations to confirm accuracy of general ledger entries
• Monitor bank activity and record cash receipts accurately in Epicor
• Work with the Controller to develop and maintain a timely, accurate weekly cash flow forecast
• Assist in reconciling intercompany accounts to ensure proper financial reporting

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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Sarah Khan