Senior Accountant

ARMADA INC.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Accountant - Senior

REPORTS TO: Controller

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

FT / PT STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Corporate Office- Spanish Fort, AL

SUMMARY

Prepare financial reports to track the organizations assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & ATTRIBUTES

• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Highly proficient with accounting software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline preferred
• 3+ years of accounting experience required.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is conducted indoors in an office environment
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk; must be able to view computer screen for prolonged periods of time; must be able to enter data using keyboard accurately and efficiently
• Must be able to communicate effectively via phone or email with personnel at remote job sites
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull up to 15 pounds at times on an infrequent basis.
• May be required to climb stairs and ladders

EQUIPMENT USED

• Computer, telephone, copy machine, adding machine, scanner

*This is a general list and is not all inclusive

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

• Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions