Manage the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparationParticipate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes.Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practicesParticipate in strategic financial projects including upgrades/phase-two implementation of ERP softwareEnsure compliance with internal control policies in a SOX environmentCollaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and complianceInteracts at all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to produce timely, efficient and accurate month-end close and all internal management and financial reporting through annual reportResponsible for hierarchy and scalability in chart of accounts and accuracy in the general ledger and financial statements and has ultimate authority over classification and booking of all transactionsAnalyze the effect of statutory accounting practices and studies regulations and guidance to ensure correct application of Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesMake recommendations for changes as needed and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed and establishes the proper techniques to discover and prevent fraudPrepare detailed journal entries and account analysesAssist with compilation of information for preparation of tax returnsWork with Audit, Tax and Treasury Manager to ensure overall coordination of all financial accounting activities through annual reportPrepare summary feedback of financial statements variances to budgetActively review and advise on financial/accounting processes