Chattanooga, Tennessee
Senior Accountant Job Opening in Chattanooga, Tennessee - Job Title: Senior Accountant
Reports To: Accounting Manager
Department: Accounting
Location: Plant 1, Chattanooga TN
Job Summary
This position will be responsible for the more complex and judgmental accounting functions and may be looked upon as a source of consultation for others within and outside the department. The individual will need the necessary experience and accounting technical ability to take the responsibility of account analysis review and/or preparation and work independently. This person will also be responsible for intercompany transactions, gross sales reconciliation, spend analysis and forecasting, have responsibilities related to corporate reporting and be a source for special projects. This position will also have direct contact and discussion with the Company?s financial auditors. As Chattem is held by a public company, a familiarity and understanding of internal control environments and the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is necessary.
Role Specific Responsibilities
Be a key liaison for intercompany transactions
Reconcile monthly Gross Sales and record recurring journal entries as part of month-end close
Perform General Ledger account reconciliation and account analysis in accordance with Corporate guidelines
Provide assistance with management reporting and/or reporting to parent company; including verifying, posting and reconciling transactions with trading partners
Track monthly headcount changes for reporting, forecasting, and budgeting purposes
Provide assistance with the documentation, monitoring and review of internal controls for SOX review purposes
Various projects as needed
This description is representative but not inclusive of all position responsibilities. Associate may be asked from time to time to complete tasks not listed within the contents of this document, but that are relative to the goals of the business.
Qualifications
Education : Bachelor?s degree in Accounting/Finance, with a CPA license and/or MBA or MACC a plus.
Experience: 4 years? experience in corporate environment. Financial responsibilities. SOX compliance experience a plus. JDEdwards or SAP ERP experience a plus.
Professional Skills: Excellent oral/written communication skills. Proficient PC skills, including Microsoft Suite products.
Role Specific Competencies: Must be willing to maintain a flexible schedule at times due to financial reporting deadlines. Must be self-motivated and exhibit the ability to work both in a team and independently. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines.
Special Requirements: Position is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee at Chattem?s corporate office. Travel may be required.
Regulatory Compliance
American with Disabilities Act
The company recognizes its responsibility to ensure that all qualified candidates (defined as individuals who can perform all essential job functions), are considered equally for employment and is prepared to make reasonable accommodations to ensure that disabled employees or candidates are not disadvantaged in the candidate selection process.
Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VII
The company recognizes its responsibility to ensure that all qualified candidates receive equal employment opportunity in the role regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or national origin.
Fair Labor Standards Act (as amended in 2004)
This role has been classified as exempt from consideration under current FLSA overtime requirements.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not available.
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