Senior Accountant

Position Summary:

This position will support accounting and record keeping processes specifically related to a product recall. As special support staff for this recall you will be expected to bring organization and visibility to all expenses associated with the recall in the US geography.

Primary Responsibilities:

Able to own and independently manage all accounting processes associated with the product recall for the US business units

Book monthly cross charge entries to make sure expenses are recorded correctly

Obtain invoices from vendors supporting recall operations and record contents of invoice in excel

Drill down into invoices/other detail that hits the GL. Determine whether charges are related to recall.

Keep clear records of all financial activity associated with the recall

Track and produce data as needed to support insurance claim

Produce and communicate consolidated monthly financial impact of Recall for US geography

Timing and duration needs:

Anticipate needing approximately 20 hours per week the first and last weeks of November, December, February, and March

Work can be done at any time of day

Off Thanksgiving week and the week following Christmas

Start date Nov 28th

Skills and background needed:

• Solid understanding of accounting processes within a large company
  • How to prepare and book a journal entry with minimal supervision (ERP training provided)
  • Experience with legal entity accounting
  • Accrual vs. Cash Accounting
• Proficient understanding of the P&L and Balance Sheet
  • Understand mechanics of each, differences between each, and how one impacts the other
• Able to clearly communicate updates to management
• Basic Excel skills
• SAP experience is strong plus