Summerfield & Associates is seeking a Senior Accountant-Inventory for a permanent position in Memphis, TN.

Sr. Accountant is responsible for performing the necessary duties required to assist in producing financial statements in a timely manner each month.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fulfill monthly close-related tasks for assigned areas of balance sheet and P/L, which includes journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts & maintain support folders
• Review financial statements prepared by others prior to inclusion in monthly financial statement package
• Act as an accounting business partner to various regional managers
• Responsible for all aspects of accounting and reporting for four service locations
• Review and document current processes and procedures and recommended process improvements to management
• Gather data and contribute to the budget process
• Participate in inventory and audit process
• For assigned accounting areas, develop in-depth knowledge of financial reporting and how they interface with the general ledger
• Perform other tasks as assigned

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent is required. MBA or CPA certificate preferred.
• Four to six years of related work experience
• Ideal candidate would be coming out of Public Accounting and looking to transition into Corporate Accounting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills including intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing practices and principles
• Ability to research accounting questions/concerns and present clear, concise, and actionable findings for management review
• Well versed in performing detailed balance sheet and P/L analytics
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team performing work that requires critical thinking and attention to detail