SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
RADIAN RESEARCH, INC.
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Radian Research is an employee-owned innovative technology company with an engaging and participative work environment. We provide Electric Meter Testing Instruments, Systems, Software and Services to Electric Utility Companies, Electric Meter Manufacturers and National Metrology Institutes for Engineering, Laboratory, Shop and Site applications. Radian provides both portable and primary energy reference standards unequaled in accuracy, stability, and reliability. The focus of Radian is our customer, and the heart of Radian is our team. We recognize and value the 3 Cs of Radian’s culture: Customer-centricfocus, continuous improvementmindset, and care for our Customer, company, community, and for each other.
The Senior Accountant will produce accurate financial reports, records and statements. This role will reconcile accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance, analyze financial information and alert VP of Finance as needed. This person should be a team player with all employees and function as an internal customer service resource to other departments providing information while helping to reduce costs and increase revenues. This person will learn our business and how the various departments function and contribute while seeking to understand what is driving the numbers.The Senior Accountant will prepare for and participate in financial audits and reviews, participate in operational and strategic meetings with other accounting staff along with the various department leaders and executives, and other items as needed and as assigned. This role will work onsite at our Lafayette, IN facility.
Our Values:
We value dynamic, high-energy, highly interactive relationships which require excellent communication, collaboration, and multi-tasking skills, while simultaneously providing undivided attention to our Customers and their needs. In addition, we value individuals who want to grow in their skills and demonstrate self-initiative in our supported and accountable environment. This position requires a high degree of accuracy and decision-making capabilities that must be both Customer-centric and in the Company's best interest.
Responsibilities:
Keep the VP of Finance and President informed of all pertinent information.
Preparing financial reports by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions
Performing account reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts and maintaining the general ledger
Preparing and assisting with audit and review preparations
Performing complex accounting needs and analysis
Communicating with company executives about financial strategies
Guiding accounting personnel as appropriate
Other items as needed and as assigned.
Education: BS Accounting or Finance, CPA required
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Accounting and Finance with a minimum of 3 years working for a manufacturing company.Must be well versed and have hands-on experience with both cost and general accounting. Must have experience and knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and cash management.Experience with Navision Business Enterprise System and custom report writing within Navision is a plus.
Knowledge of: Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Skilled at: Oral and written communications, team building, effectively interfacing with all levels of the organizational chart.
Desirable Qualifications: Proficient with grammar, spelling, punctuation, listening and presentation skills.Ability to be a team player with employees from all departments. Enjoys challenges and desires to learn and grow.