Sr. Accounting Officer

TLDR

Support the corporate accounting team with general ledger activities and monthly close processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations.

The Sr. Accounting Officer role supports the corporate accounting team with general ledger and monthly close activities. Responsibilities:

The duties listed below are intended only as examples of the various types of work that you may be asked to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.  You may be asked to perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

 

  • Assist with the general ledger and month-end closing activities including:
    • Prepare and enter recurring and adjusting journal entries.
    • Analyze, reconcile and prepare monthly reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts including cash, prepaid assets, accrued compensation, certain accruals and other miscellaneous GL accounts.
    • Record and maintain fixed asset balances for US and Mexico entities in the general ledger and subledgers, including recording adjustments as necessary.
    • Preparation of high level, complex calculations including monthly gross margin GL tie-out schedule.
    • Lead and collaborate with internal stakeholders to coordinate, manage and reconcile the annual fixed asset physical inventory.
    • Prepare sales tax filings in collaboration with the credit team. Prepare and submit government filings related to franchise tax, business licensing and other required reporting.
    • Assist with income tax notices and filings in collaboration with the external tax accountants. Prepare schedules to support the annual US consolidated tax provision and return.
    • Manage certain banking and employee master data in Oracle EBS in collaboration with the Supplier Master Data and HR teams.
    • Prepare certain schedules to support the quarterly and annual SEC filings.
    • Support independent external auditor quarterly reviews and annual audit.
    • Maintain SOX controls and update SOX documentation.
    • Ad-hoc projects.
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      Supervisory Responsibilities – List Teams/Groups

      • None
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Qualification / Skills:

Qualifications - Knowledge & Experience

 

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience with both public and private industry required.
  • Team oriented, responsible, prompt and courteous.
  • Strong time management, organizational, written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and self-manage deadlines with a strong sense of accountability to manage workload.
  • Flexible and adaptable to a changing environment.
  • Intermediate technology skills, particularly intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience with Oracle EBS and Oracle ARCS is a plus.
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    Education, Licenses & Certification

    • Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent work experience
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              Work Conditions

      • 4 days in office, optional Flex Fridays
      • Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings.
      • Sitting for extended periods of time; Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, etc.

Universal Electronics Inc. designs and develops advanced wireless control solutions that enhance connectivity and sustainability for smart home environments. We cater to Fortune 100 companies, delivering innovative products that shape the future of home automation.

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