Senior Accountant

AP Professionals has partnered with a well-established and growing manufacturer on the west side of Rochester seeking a Senior Accountant.  This company is growing through acquisition and is a great opportunity for someone eager to expand their accounting skill set. Their customer base is broad and across multiple industries.  With their expansion, there will be ample opportunities for future advancement while remaining at the same company.  This company fosters individual growth and is committed to create opportunities for learning and innovation while offering a positive work-life balance. This is a hybrid position with 3 days in the office.

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including those related to revenue recognition, operating expense accruals, intercompany eliminations, reconciliations, and rollforwards. Knowledge of cost accounting is a plus.
• Maintain and reconcile schedules for prepaid expenses, amortization, and various accruals.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and consistent application of accounting policies and procedures across all accounting activities.
• Oversee accounting processes for mergers and acquisitions, including conducting financial due diligence, performing purchase price allocations (PPA), and consolidating acquired entities.
• Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and operational reports, including accrual entries, month-end allocations, and inventory valuation analyses.
• Partner with the Senior Accounting Manager, Corporate Controller, and FP&A team to develop monthly financial reporting packages and assist with annual audit processes.
• Deliver timely financial insights and analysis, such as budget-to-actual comparisons and tailored reports or tools to support business teams.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses to assess the financial impact of strategic and operational business decisions.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA preferred.

• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience across diverse accounting functions, with a solid understanding and practical application of GAAP principles.
• Proven background in accounting, financial analysis, and financial reporting.
• Preferred experience with merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with Microsoft GP is a plus.
• Strong organizational, time management, and independent work skills.
• Adaptable and proactive with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and ethical integrity.
• Analytical thinker with solid problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
• Skilled in prioritization, planning, and driving solutions in a dynamic environment.