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Come join our team at Crest Operations!

With companies located across the United States, Crest Industries is committed to bringing together the best people and the right resources to meet today's challenges and deliver the innovations of tomorrow. With significant recent growth and company acquisitions, Crest more than ever is a catalyst for change, using a little grit and a lot of determination to drive a forward movement for our customers and our employees.

The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in the financial reporting and close process for Crest Industries and its related entities. This position is responsible for supporting the monthly close, preparing consolidated financial statements, managing intercompany transactions and eliminations, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in multi-entity environments with complex accounting structures. This role partners closely with leadership and operational teams to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

• Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Perform and review intercompany reconciliations and related entries
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP

Consolidations & Intercompany Accounting

• Reconcile intercompany balances and resolve discrepancies across entities
• Assist with entity roll-ups as needed

Compliance & Audit

• Support external audits and respond to auditor requests
• Maintain documentation to support internal controls and compliance requirements
• Assist in maintaining and improving accounting policies and procedures

Analysis & Process Improvement

• Analyze financial results and provide variance explanations
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Assist in system implementations, upgrades, or ERP enhancements
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate financial data flow

Core Competencies

• Proficient in handling financial transactions involving multiple entities
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Advanced understanding of intercompany accounting and eliminations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
• 3 years of progressive accounting experience, including financial close
• Experience in multi-entity or corporate accounting environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, advanced formulas)
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems
• Demonstrated experience with U.S. GAAP financial reporting

We know how difficult it is to manage change and solve problems. Continuous improvement is hard work. Founded in 1958, we've seen our share of struggles. We've failed. We've learned and we've adapted. We will continue to grow and evolve to meet our customers' ever-changing needs. To do this, there are three forces that we leverage that will not change: Our Solid Foundation, Innovation, and The Right People. When we bring these three forces together, we get a forward movement. Our logo reflects our respect for the past and our legacy but also supports where our industries are going.

THE RIGHT PEOPLE

We hire people who share our values and we put the right people in the right seats, with the skill sets that fit our customers' challenges and we work hard to develop our people. Our people come to work because it feels like home, no matter where they are from. We place each other above egos because, at Crest, our coworkers are like your family. And like family, we believe in honest and clear communication so that the path towards our customers' success is a united effort.

Crest Operations is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Crest Operations is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Crest Operations will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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