Senior Accountant

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under moderate supervision, this position is responsible for complex accounting activities supporting the accurate and timely closing of the general ledger.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares and post journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed asset processing, lease/contract review, accrual entries, and/or budget variance reviews
• Researches and analysis of assigned large elements of revenue and expense and the related internal reporting
• Ensure general ledger account balances are materially correct in compliance with internal controls and GAAP and that internal control risks are tested and documented in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley
• Lead accounting initiatives/ projects including: process improvement, regulatory compliance/changes and policy
• Mentors less senior staff
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or other related quantitative discipline is required. Related experience may offset degree requirements and related education/degree may offset experience requirements
• Four (4) years experience in accounting for financial reporting in a public accounting firm or in a large for-profit corporate environment.
• Excellent analytical and financial analysis skills required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP standards required.
• Outstanding knowledge of business software, spreadsheet applications and/or mainframe or web-based applications.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills.

JOB CONDITIONS:
None

PREFERRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

•Accounting background is required;

CPA (active or in-process) is not necessarily required but would be preferred. Experience in data analytics, automation or AI is preferred.