Senior Accountant

A Senior Accountant at SynCot Plastics is responsible for financial reporting, general ledger management, month-end and year-end closing, audit coordination, tax compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and conducting financial analysis. This role ensures all financial documentation aligns with accounting standards and also involves process improvement to enhance efficiency.

To qualify for the Senior Accountant position at SynCot Plastics, candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and have over 5 years of progressive accounting experience. A strong background in financial reporting, in-depth knowledge of US GAAP and international accounting principles, and proficiency in accounting software are also required.

The Senior Accountant at SynCot Plastics plays a critical role in achieving the company’s financial goals by overseeing accurate financial reporting, conducting comprehensive financial analyses, and assisting with budgets and forecasts to align with strategic objectives. Their insights help identify trends and opportunities for financial performance improvement.

Essential skills for a Senior Accountant at SynCot Plastics include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, advanced Excel skills, excellent communication skills, and the capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail and organizational skills are also critical to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

A Senior Accountant at SynCot Plastics may face challenges such as managing tight deadlines during month-end and year-end closures, ensuring compliance with evolving tax regulations, and coordinating with auditors. Adapting to a fast-paced manufacturing environment while implementing efficient accounting processes can also be a challenge.

In your answer, focus on specific tasks you've managed, such as preparing financial statements, working with GAAP and IFRS standards, and how your reporting has impacted organizational decision-making. Highlight your ability to deliver reports effectively under tight deadlines.

Discuss your knowledge of accounting standards and any specific compliance checks you carry out. Share examples of how you’ve kept your knowledge current and how you've implemented policies to ensure adherence in previous roles.

In your response, detail your systematic approach to month-end closings, including tasks like reconciliation, adjusting entries, and interacting with various departments to gather necessary information. Emphasize your ability to complete this process timely and accurately.

Explain your method for investigating and resolving discrepancies, emphasizing attention to detail and communication skills to coordinate with other departments. Share a relevant experience where your actions led to a positive outcome.

Provide a specific example of a process improvement you've implemented. Discuss the problem, your analysis, the solution you proposed, and the positive outcomes it generated for the team or organization.

List the accounting software you've used and any relevant ERP systems. Discuss your proficiency and how you've leveraged technology to increase accuracy and efficiency in your accounting tasks.

Explain how you assess urgency and importance in your tasks, perhaps using project management tools or techniques. Discuss how you stay organized and manage stress during peak periods.

Share your perspective on what skill is most vital, whether it be analytical skills, attention to detail, or communication. Back up your answer with reasons and examples reflecting your experience.

Discuss the resources you use to stay informed, such as professional memberships, online courses, or networking with peers. Mention any recent regulatory change you adapted to in your previous roles.

Talk about specific challenges such as managing inventory costs or understanding production processes. Discuss how you overcame these challenges in the past and what strategies helped you succeed.