Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.
Five or more years of accounting experience required.
Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
Mastery of accounting software in an ERP environment.
Responsibilities
Oversee the preparation of periodic financial statements and the corporate annual report.
Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.
Assist external auditors by providing required statements and information for the annual audit.
Review budget reports and assist departments in preparing annual budgets.
Coordinate the preparation of the corporate tax return.
Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
Identify and recommend updates to accounting processes and procedures.
Benefits
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Opportunity for professional development and potential for career advancement.
Full Job Description
Description
The Senior Accountant will prepare financial reports to track the organization's assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.
Requirements
PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees the preparation of periodic financial statements and the corporate annual report including footnotes.
Ensures that financial reports comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards as appropriate.
Assists external auditors and provides required statements and information for the annual audit.
Reviews budget reports and assists other departments to prepare annual budgets.
Coordinates the preparation of the corporate tax return.
Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
Complies with local, state, and federal government requirements.
Identifies and recommends updates to accounting processes and procedures.
Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
Prepares periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
Maintains the general ledger.
Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
Reconciles customer accounts and manages accounts receivable collections.
Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
Files required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
As appropriate, coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
SECONDARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES - REQUIRED:
Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
Mastery of accounting software in an ERP environment.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information at all times
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES - PREFERRED:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.
Five or more years of accounting experience required.
Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
Experience in public accounting a plus.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements listed are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to remain in a stationary position, primarily seated at a desk, for extended periods while performing computer-based work.
Ability to operate a computer and other standard office equipment for prolonged periods, including a keyboard, mouse, telephone, scanner, and copier.
Ability to move about the office as needed to attend meetings, access files and records, and interact with colleagues.
Ability to review work with financial reports, spreadsheets, invoices, and other electronic and printed materials requiring close visual attention and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to communicate and exchange information effectively with employees, management, auditors, vendors, and other business partners, whether in person, by telephone, or through virtual communication platforms.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, move, or otherwise handle office materials, files and equipment weighing up to 15 pounds.
Regular and consistent on-site attendance is required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Ability to work additional hours as business needs require, including during month-end and year- end close, audits, budgeting, or other peak accounting periods.
