Position SummaryThe Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing complex account reconciliations, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. This role plays a key part in financial reporting, audit support, and process improvement initiatives within the finance function.
Major Duties & Responsibilities- Perform general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, and reconciliations for general ledger, balance sheet, and income statement accounts
- Prepare fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and reconciliation
- Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is accurate and complete
- Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded in the general ledger in accordance with GAAP
- Assist with annual external audits, including preparation of supporting schedules and workpapers
- Assist with tax, regulatory reporting, and compliance requirements as needed
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiency
- Maintain and document accounting procedures and internal controls
- Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, payroll, operations, and external partners
- Participate in and support special accounting projects as assigned
Position Requirements- Attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong understanding of accounting concepts and financial reporting principles
- Accountability for accurate, timely, and high-quality work
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to resolve issues and assertively communicate when needed
- Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Adaptable and flexible; able to adjust priorities as business needs change
- Ability to work with a sense of urgency and consistently meet deadlines
Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Accounting required
- Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience
- Public accounting experience a plus
- Strong knowledge of GAAP
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Experience with ERP or accounting software (e.g., Eclipse, Oracle, Great Plains, Peachtree, or similar systems)
Granite City offers competitive wages, great benefits including, medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, 401k, vacation, holiday, sick and more! Join our team and work among the best in the industry! 
