Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Smart Chemical Solutions is seeking a positive, energetic Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate for this position will possess strong technical aptitude, excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and must be highly organized and detail oriented. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced organization that offers a great team environment with excellent benefits and compensation.

# Responsibilities:

- Manage inventory accounting functions, including issuance of purchase orders, receipt of inventory, and monthly inventory close processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP.

- Partner with operations to monitor and reconcile inventory movements and adjustments.

- Analyze inventory variances, including purchase price variances and standard cost variances.

- Support physical inventory counts and cycle counts and assist on count reconciliations.

- Assist with external audit requests and documentation related to inventory.

- Participate in the improvement of inventory accounting processes and internal controls.

- Prepare, reconcile, and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales tax returns across multiple states/jurisdictions.

- Maintain accurate sales tax records and support compliance with applicable tax laws.

- Reconcile sales tax liability accounts to ensure proper remittance and reporting.

- Any other responsibilities requested by the Controller.

# Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is preferred – however, candidates with equivalent relevant experience in accounting, inventory, and tax compliance will be considered.

- Strong understanding of US GAAP and inventory costing principles

- Proficient in Excel and data analysis tools; comfortable working with large datasets.

- Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and organizational skills.

- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

- Experience in manufacturing or oil and gas environments is a plus.

# Preferred Skills & Competencies

- Knowledge of inventory costing methods.

- Familiarity with sales tax automation platforms (e.g., Avalara, Vertex)

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

- Proactive approach to identifying issues and improving processes.

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance