Senior Accountant


Company:: Castleton Commodities International (CCI)
Location:: Stamford, CT
Job Type:: Full Time
Category:: Sales & Trading


Posted:: 2/5/2013

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Job Description

In addition managing payroll posting and analysis, maintenance of fixed assets, leasehold improvements, capital expenditures and related depreciation, calculation of corporate interest and allocation to product groups, review and maintenance of certain balance sheet accounts. The position also assists with annual external audit requests, liaises with various department heads and senior management and participates in special projects and reporting as applicable.

Assists with all spects of monthly general ledger close process, including reviewing and processing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations. Ensures account reconcilations are performed timely and reconciling items are addressed.
Reviews and analyzes results and investigates any unusual items.
Maintains Fixed Asset Register and Depreciciation expense in the Fixed Asset System (SAP)
Processes semi-mnothly payroll journal entries in SAP. Reconciles accrued liabilities related to payroll including 401 (k) contributions, flex spending amounts, Cobra payments, and payroll taxes withheld.
Understands all systematic process being performned within the corporate accounting group to the extend that such processes impact the montly close; maintains integrity of accounting records and reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Staff and Project Management

Coordinates the monthly close process with the Asst. Controller. Works closely with the accounting staff to ensure a timely month-end close cycle.
Participate in various projects and act as a resource for the Controller and Assistant Controller on a wide variety of subjects and special requests.
Serves as point of contact for audit requests by the Company's external auditor; coordiantes the collection of substantially all data related to the annual audits.

Skill Set Requirements

Hands on Exp. w/SAP general ledger (FICO) and fixed asset module.
Intermediate to advanced Excel skilsl including ability to create pivot tables and perform V Lookups.