Senior Accountant in Newburyport, Massachusetts at Rochester Electronics

The Senior Accountant is responsible for general ledger, international accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and audit support. This role leads daily accounting activities for international marketing offices and serves as a key Finance contact for international offices, external CPA firms, Human Resources, and internal business partners. The Senior Accountant also supports month-end closing, sales reporting, financial analysis, and other corporate accounting activities.

Responsibilities

International Accounting

• Coordinate international payroll, expense reimbursements, vendor payments, and related accounting activities with in-country accounting firms.
• Serve as a key Finance contact for international marketing offices, external CPA firms, Human Resources, and other business partners.
• Review and audit online banking activities for international marketing offices.
• Prepare journal entries and perform accounting and bookkeeping activities for assigned international locations using QuickBooks Online.
• Support internal and external audits for international marketing offices.
• Review international account activity, research discrepancies, and coordinate necessary corrections.

General Ledger and Financial Reporting

• Prepare journal entries, bank reconciliations, and assigned balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Review financial data for accuracy and coordinate necessary corrections.
• Provide financial information and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and financial reporting issues.

Procedures and Controls

• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for assigned accounting responsibilities.
• Ensure accounting activities are performed in accordance with established internal controls and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and efficiency.
• Provide accounting guidance and support to Finance team members as needed.
• Assist the Finance Team with ad hoc projects, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field with an Accounting or Finance concentration.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations; Fixed Asset experience preferred, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls and auditing concepts.
• International accounting, external CPA firm, and banking experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and QuickBooks Online experience required.
• Proficient Kinetic ERP experience preferred, for example Epicor.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong initiative, judgment, and follow-through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service focus with an ability to respond promptly and accurately to Finance-related requests.
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality.

At Rochester Electronics, we create an excellent employee experience focused on value, performance, motivation, recognition, and career growth. Many companies say their employees are their most important asset. At Rochester Electronics, we mean it!

• Outstanding low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, Rochester pays 92% of the premiums on behalf of its full-time employees
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and holiday
• Generous match 401K program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending account

And so much more!

For the last 40 years, Rochester Electronics, in partnership with over 70 leading semiconductor manufacturers, has provided our valued customers with a continuous source of critical semiconductors. As an original manufacturer stocking distributor, Rochester has over 15 billion devices in stock encompassing more than 200,000-part numbers, providing the world’s most extensive range of end-of-life (EOL) and broadest range of active semiconductors. As a licensed semiconductor manufacturer, Rochester has manufactured over 20,000 device types. With over 12 billion die in stock, Rochester can manufacture over 70,000 device types.