We are looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to join our team in Charlottesville, Virginia on a long-term contract basis. This role requires expertise in accounting operations and manufacturing environments, including proficiency with QuickBooks and familiarity with advanced financial systems. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in supporting financial processes, ensuring accuracy, and contributing to the strategic goals of the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage monthly financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of journal entries and account reconciliations.<br>• Oversee general ledger maintenance, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded and aligned with company policies.<br>• Perform detailed bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.<br>• Analyze financial data, prepare variance reports, and provide insights to support decision-making.<br>• Collaborate with leadership and operational teams to enhance financial systems and reporting.<br>• Implement automation improvements in financial processes to drive efficiency and scalability.<br>• Develop and maintain financial models to support manufacturing operations and inventory management.<br>• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by preparing detailed analyses and reports.<br>• Partner with auditors and other external stakeholders to ensure compliance and transparency.<br>• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend strategies to improve profitability.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee vendor accounting operations in Staunton, Virginia. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate calculation, recording, and collection of vendor returns, rebates, allowances, and incentives while maintaining compliance with financial reporting standards. The ideal candidate will excel in managing complex financial processes and leading a team to deliver timely and precise results.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain and manage a comprehensive database of vendor agreements, ensuring all terms and conditions are accurately tracked.<br>• Oversee monthly calculations for returns and rebates, prepare journal entries, and reconcile balance sheet accounts to ensure financial accuracy.<br>• Validate large volumes of purchasing data to support accurate rebate accruals and proper income recognition.<br>• Analyze detailed vendor contracts to determine appropriate accounting treatments for various programs and product lines.<br>• Develop and present rebate margin reviews and trend analyses to senior leadership to aid strategic decision-making.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Merchandising, Finance, and IT, to enhance rebate tracking systems and streamline processes.<br>• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies during audits, both internal and external.<br>• Lead, mentor, and manage a team focused on incentive accounting to achieve departmental goals.