Senior Corporate Accountant

JOB TITLE/LOCATION:Senior Corporate Accountant – Oxford, CT Short Description Senior Corporate Accountant at a publicly traded manufacturing company listed on the NYSE. This role would involve SEC reporting, financial accounting and analysis, various treasury functions, exposure to mergers & acquisitions and technical accounting expertise. Principal Responsibilities:Prepare technical accounting position papers for business transactionsDue diligence and purchase price accounting for mergers and acquisitionsLead adoption and implementation of new accounting standardsMentor and supervise other accountantsPrepare and process monthly journal entriesReconcile general ledger accountsAssist with monthly close processesPrepare financial and statistical reports as requiredCompile and provide support for quarterly and annual reviews and auditsAssist with preparations and review SEC reporting documents and/or supportAttendance at work is an essential function of the job EDUCATION:Bachelor’s degree with major in accounting requiredEither a Master’s degree or CPA license required EXPERIENCE:3-5 years’ experience in accounting or other role involving financial analysis (public accounting experience preferred)Knowledge of US generally accepted accounting principles and understanding of SEC reporting requirements SKILLS / CERTIFICATIONS:Certification as a Certified Public Accountant or a Master’s Degree in Accounting or FinanceDetail-oriented with ability to handle multiple projects concurrentlyStrong analytical and technical skillsProficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)