**Position Summary**:
The Senior Accountant is a key member of the Finance Department, responsible for managing and overseeing daily accounting operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and local tax regulations, and supporting strategic decision-making.
This role reports to the Accounting Supervisor and may supervise junior accounting staff.
The Senior Accountant collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Tax, Operations, and Audit, and serves as a resource for financial analysis, reporting, and process improvement.
**Duties**:
- 70% Financial Reporting & Compliance- Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP/IFRS and local regulations.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, posting journal entries and adjustments as needed.
- Coordinate and participate in month-end and year-end close processes.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare documentation and support for external and internal audits.
- Maintain confidentiality and safeguard financial information.
5% Tax & Regulatory- Prepare and review tax accruals, payments, and related journal entries.
(including payroll, social security, and local/state taxes).
- Respond to inquiries from tax authorities and support corporate tax matters.
10 % Analysis & Process Improvement- Analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Provide financial analysis and forecasting to support budgeting and strategic planning.




- Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
10% Team Leadership & Collaboration- Supervise and mentor junior accountants, providing guidance and training as needed.
- Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Operations, Tax, IT) to ensure accurate financial reporting and data integrity.
- Liaise with external auditors, consultants, and other financial professionals.
5 % Other Duties- Support special projects, mergers, acquisitions, and other business initiatives as assigned.
**Duties - cont'd**:
**Education Degree**:
**Required Experience**:
- Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or services.
- Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations (GAAP/IFRS).
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff.
- High level of integrity, dependability, and attention to detail.
Key Competencies- Technical expertise in accounting
- Basic to intermediate Tax compliance experience.
- Experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit coordination.
- Leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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