Senior Accountant

Job Summary

This position is responsible for promoting a strong partnership with the business by sharing analytical insights to improve company performance, performing variance analyses, and providing support for all accounting activities. This role will be responsible for month-end close activities, such as accruals, account reconciliations, and journal entries, as well as, participating in external audits.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform month-end accounting close activities including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations and other reporting schedules and data analysis.
• Review journal entries for accuracy and timely completion based on deadlines.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
• Monthly margin review with internal teams.
• Proactively interact with other departments and personnel to gather information, resolve problems.
• Communicate regularly with clients (both internal and external) to fulfill client requests and needs.
• Assist with external and internal auditors to coordinate the annual audit, quarterly reviews and any corporate internal audit projects.
• Basic Financial Planning and Analysis, including variance reconciliation, sales projection, budget to actual bridge, other ad hoc reporting.
• Develop and drive process improvements, as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as necessary.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of accounting principles and general ledger is required.
• Multi-state or multi-location accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite of programs.
• Ability to manage complex spreadsheets.

Education & Experience Preferences/Requirements

Degree Required:    Bachelor's Degree                                           

Degree Preferred:    Master's Degree

Certifications Required:  CPA License

Years of Experience:    2-4

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting from an accredited university or college is required.

Working Environment / Conditions

• Normal office environment. 
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. 
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.