Senior Accountant

A Brief Overview

The Senior Accountant performs various duties to support the accounting function's goal of timeliness and accuracy including preparation of journal entries, budget comparison, and monthly financial reporting. The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring proper accounting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and reviewing financial reporting packages to meet internal and external requirements as applicable. This position is a member of the accounting team, and is accountable for meeting the deadlines set by management, in order for the team to meet internal and external reporting commitments to owners, partners, and lenders. Role also includes responsibility for supporting the Accounts Payable process through communications, monitoring of AP related systems and intermittent AP tasks. This position supports processes associated with the payment of invoices, receiving invoices and communication with customers and vendors.

What you will do

• Prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial statements with referenced work papers and supporting schedules.
• Reviews and evaluates implications of legal documents as they pertain to accounting transactions.
• Prepares and reviews complex journal entries and coordinates the month-end closing process.
• Records cash disbursements and receipts, prepares accrual entries, and reconciles general ledger account balances.
• Assists with monthly, quarterly, and other special reporting requirements, including intercompany activity analysis and consolidation process.
• Assists with external auditor requests.
• Researches and documents GAAP accounting policies including writing memos to support accounting treatment for unique transactions as assigned.
• Analyzes account balances and prepares variance explanations.
• Assists in preparation of annual budgets.
• Supervises and reviews delegated activities.
• Serves as backup for department tasks.
• Read and comprehend legal documents.
• Prepare and gather support for interim and annual financial statement audits/reviews.
• Work with other departments as needed (operations, asset management, corporate accounting, etc.)
• Maintain projects and budgets within Workday including managing contracts and pay applications.
• Monitors and directs communications addressed to Disbursements team.
• Assists with monitoring and directing AP Processor workload.
• Acts as liaison between vendors and company.
• Monitors AP systems for exceptions and issues.
• Provides user support for AP systems.
• Assists in month end closing accruals.
• Scrutinizes and maintains AP specific supporting documentation in accordance with company policy and tax requirements, specifically related to vendors, invoices, and payments.
• Assists with AP related intermittent responsibilities including:
  
  • 1099 preparations
  • Unclaimed funds tracking and reporting
  • IRS levy responses
  • Vendor account reconciliations
  • Research
• Stays up to date on 1099 requirements.
• Train and assist with the on-boarding of AP related tasks for new employees.
• Maintains, prepares, or reviews various AP specific reports and reconciliations.
• Assists with implementing and maintaining policies, procedures, and systems to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Accounts Payable process.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting Required
• Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience, preferably corporate accounting, and reporting required.
• Experience with Workday and/or other large ERP systems preferred.
• Experience with legal document review, financial statements, generally accepted accounting principles, and internal control policies and procedures required
• Must be able to work within specified deadlines.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to identify problems, collect and analyze data and draw logical conclusions.
• Ability to multitask and work as part of a team to meet team goals in addition to individual responsibilities.
• Requires a detail oriented, independent thinker who can be a part of a team and demonstrates strong attention to detail, and demonstrate knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office applications. Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel is required.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Capable of prioritizing efficiently.
• Requires a detail oriented, independent thinker who can be a part of a team and demonstrates strong attention to detail, and demonstrate knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.
• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and industry professionals.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred

Compensation

We are committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. The hiring range for this position is generally between $80,000 - $100,000, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus. Final salaries will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, licenses, certifications, and/or experience. In addition to these factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the general Hiring Range for the role. Hiring at the top of the range is reserved for exceptionally qualified candidates. We consider internal and external factors as a part of every final offer. We also offer a generous total compensation and benefits package.

Benefits

A competitive salary is only one part of your total rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, retirement, rewards programs, and so much more!