The senior accountant will participate in the accounting, period-end close, consolidation of AMPAC reporting entities, cash and revolving credit management and will have responsibility for assigned technical accounting areas, which will include certain of the following: segment reporting, internal control environment, legal/environmental analysis, identifiable intangible assets and goodwill, and debt-related processes.  In addition, the senior accountant will participate in special projects, which could include the implementation of new accounting rules, regulations, and standards of the SEC and FASB, acquisitions/dispositions, software implementation, and other projects, as needed.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting
• 3-5 years relevant work experience
• Experience with an ERP software accounting system (Oracle, SAP, Etc.)

Desired Qualifications

• Licensed CPA
• Experience in a public accounting firm
• Experience with SAP ERP software
• Experience with accounting for a manufacturing entity

Desired Skills and Abilities

• An in-depth understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting and disclosure requirements
• Able to analyze, understand, and apply accounting standards
• Able to perform work accurately and thoroughly using sound judgment to make appropriate decisions based on available data
• Self-motivated with personal initiative and the ability to work with minimal guidance
• The desire for continuous learning and the ability to learn quickly
• Able to function effectively in a team environment
• Able to handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently
• Able to handle multiple work interruptions and to maintain focus on details
• Able to set appropriate priorities and to organize efforts to meet required deadlines
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills
• Able to analyze processes and implement process improvements
• Able to work overtime, as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform month end close procedures
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual process to include analysis and reconciliation of assigned areas to ensure compliance with internal controls for assigned processes
• Design and prepare reports to meet various internal and external requirements
• Respond to internal and external questions
• Interact with external auditors, addressing questions, as needed
• Complete special projects as assigned
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of US GAAP
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of SEC requirements