Position Summary
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting for Olde Thompson. The role leads key aspects of the month‑end close process and supports financial reporting across all manufacturing locations (four plants – three US based and one in Vietnam).
Position Responsibilities
Accounting Hygiene & Fundamentals
Maintain a strong understanding of core balance sheet accounts, including prepaids, accruals, deposits, and deferred items, ensuring accurate classification, amortization, and cutoff
Ensure proper accounting and reconciliation of lease‑related balances, including right‑of‑use (ROU) assets and associated liabilities
Apply consistent and accurate cutoff practices for revenue, expenses, and liabilities across reporting periods
Ensure all balance sheet accounts are supported by clear, audit‑ready documentation with appropriate aging, roll forwards, and explanations of reconciling items
Identify, investigate, and resolve aged or unusual balances in a timely manner, escalating issues where appropriate
Maintain discipline around journal entry preparation, including proper support, review, and adherence to internal controls
Ensure subledger‑to‑general ledger integrity across key cycles (AR, AP, inventory, fixed assets)
Maintain consistency in accounting treatment and proactively identify areas requiring policy clarification or improvement
Support a clean and efficient close process by minimizing post‑close adjustments and rework
Demonstrate ownership of data accuracy within the ERP environment and ensure transactions are recorded in the correct period and accounts
Close & Financial Reporting
Lead assigned components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
Own balance sheet accounts, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely reconciliation with appropriate supporting documentation
Perform detailed variance analysis (P&L, balance sheet, WC, and FC) and provide clear, actionable explanations to management
Support preparation and submission of monthly group reporting packages, including trial balance mapping, intercompany reporting, and consolidation inputs
Accounts Receivable, Payable & Financial Risk
Oversee AR and AP‑related accounting activities with a focus on accuracy, cutoff, and financial risk mitigation.
Review aging reports and assess collectability of receivables; support bad debt reserve analysis & review for deteriorating debt or proper escalation processes around risk of aging.
Monitor AP aging and payment cycles to ensure appropriate liability recognition and cash management
Work with offshore teams for AR and AP to evaluate and strengthen internal controls around invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and approvals
Monitor and account for factoring and supplier financing programs
Identify risks related to credit exposure, vendor concentration, and liquidity, and escalate as needed
Property, Plant & Equipment (PP&E) and Lease Accounting
Maintain and reconcile fixed asset subledger, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation
Ensure proper capitalization of assets in accordance with accounting policies
Review and validate capital expenditure (CapEx) projects and related accounting treatment
Account for leases, including Right‑of‑Use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities, in accordance with IFRS 16
Prepare and review lease schedules, amortization, and related disclosures
Ensure accuracy of asset valuations and support periodic impairment assessments
Inventory, Controls & Compliance
Support inventory accounting, including variance analysis, NRV and reserves assessments
Understand inventory write‑off processes and management of obsolete inventory and related reporting.
Ad‑hoc needs
Support tax‑related activities, including property tax, sales/use tax, 1099
EPR reporting preparation as required
Budget support
Review of overheads reporting and liaising with departmental heads
Purchase order mapping for accuracy of overheads reporting
Identify and implement process improvements, including automation and standardization initiatives
Occasional travel to Oxnard or NJ on a need basis.
Ad‑hoc support as required
Position Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting experience
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards (IFRS)
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP ERP would be an asset (Plex is our ERP and training support would be provided)
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, data analysis
CPA or CPA-eligible preferred
Experience in manufacturing, food industry, or inventory-heavy environment is preferred
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and geographies
Benefits
Competitive base salary range: $71,000 - $95,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Performance‑based discretionary bonus
Comprehensive health and wellness coverage for you and eligible dependents
Paid volunteer time off, paid sick leave, and paid holidays
401(k) match on Day 1
Opportunities for career growth and learning
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Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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