Client is a smaller to mid-size chemical manufacturing firm which is experiencing significant growth and expansion.

The Senior Accountant supports financial leadership by researching and analyzing accounting data, preparing reports, and performing essential accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely financial operations.

Maintain fixed asset records, preparing asset and capital account entries through detailed account analysis.

Serve as a backup for accounts payable duties, including training related personnel.

Prepare and post journal entries generated by department staff.

Assist with month-end closing processes.

Conduct internal compliance audits for purchasing and accounts payable, providing documented evidence of compliance or discrepancies.

Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts with thorough analysis and clear documentation.

Generate specialized financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account data.

Uphold financial security by adhering to internal controls and proposing policy or procedure updates as needed.

Support annual audits by providing substantiated financial transaction documentation.

Stay current with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and technical knowledge.

Meet all processing and reporting deadlines consistently.

Safeguard confidential and proprietary information against unauthorized disclosure.

Contribute to team objectives through collaborative efforts.

Perform additional duties as assigned and act as a backup to the Accounting Supervisor in the absence of senior leadership.

Bachelors degree in accounting required.

3-7 years of accounting experience required; auditing experience preferred.

Advanced proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.

Strong understanding of accounting principles with practical application experience.

Exceptional mathematical, organizational, and time management skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet tight deadlines, and maintain a robust control environment.

Effective interpersonal skills for working with diverse teams.

Wonderful smaller chemical company.

Much Corporatewide exposure reports directly to the CFO.

Great leadership team!

Flexibility in hours (start and stop or work from home 1 day if necessary, etc.)

Opportunity for growth.