Position: Senior Accountant
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Department: Finance
Reports to: Controller
Overview:
Hayden Industrial, a leading manufacturer of industrial cooling systems, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support our growing manufacturing business. This position will be based out of our office in Tulsa, OK office. This role combines financial reporting, month-end close leadership, and multi-state sales tax compliance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accountant who enjoys improving processes, partnering with operations, and helping develop less experienced team members.
Key Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring all journal entries are posted accurately.
- Prepare and review complex balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger maintenance.
- Compile and analyze financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) for accuracy before presenting them to management.
- Compare budget vs. actual figures to identify and explain discrepancies or trends to management.
- Prepare, review, and file timely monthly, quarterly, and annual state and local sales and use tax returns for all active US tax jurisdictions.
- Review and maintain customer exemption and resale certificates. Perform routine audits of exempt transactions to ensure adequate documentation is retained in the event of an audit.
- Collaborate with other departments as needed to ensure smooth financial operations and information flow.
- Streamline accounting processes, optimize ERP or accounting systems, and eliminate bottlenecks to increase efficiency.
- Assist the Controller with any additional departmental tasks as needed.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
- 4 years of accounting experience, including hand-on financial statement preparation responsibilities.
- Experience preparing financial statements.
- Experience with month end close.
- Multi-state sales tax experience.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Possess strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Discretion and trustworthiness due to frequent contact with confidential material.
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
- Attention to fine detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Supervisor Responsibility:
While this position has no direct reports, the Senior Accountant is expected to serve as a resource and mentor to junior accounting staff.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The Senior Accountant position is primarily based in an office environment, with tasks typically performed at a desk or workstation. The role requires extended periods of sitting, frequent use of office equipment, and repetitive motions such as typing and using a mouse. Occasional lifting of office supplies or files (up to 25 pounds) may also be required.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Travel:
Travel is not required for this position.
Benefits:
Hayden Industrial offers a generous benefits package including comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, a generous paid time off schedule, and professional development opportunities.
AAP/EEO Statement:
Hayden Industrial is an equal employment opportunity employer. Hayden Industrial recognizes and embraces federal legislation on equal employment opportunity and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination. All applicants for employment and all employees will be afforded equal opportunity and treatment, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, national origin, disability status or other protected status.
All employees are responsible for complying with all applicable Federal, State and Local Laws, rules and regulations regarding non-discrimination practices.