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JOB DESCRIPTION: Senior Accountant
Position Summary
The Accountant will be responsible for the accurate preparation and application principles of US GAAP to analyze, prepare financial data and reports. The accountant will compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, documenting daily transactions of the organization. This role will analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital as well as prepare balance sheets, income statements, and other reports to summarize current and projected company financial position. We are looking for a potential leadership candidate.
Performs a combination of the following duties according to departmental guidelines
- Applies US GAAP practices to the classification and recording of financial transactions.
- Prepares a variety of financial statements and reports.
- Will assist and lead special projects.
- Performs general accounting activities, such as, preparing journal entries, checking supporting entries, account reconciliation, reporting and/or cost accounting analysis to facilitate a close process
- Prepare monthly financial reports and various related statements that reflect financial condition of the organization
- Maintain system for customer and vendor data
- Provide support to financial and other staff on accounting and other related issues.
- Coding of accounts payable and expense reports
- Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
- Creating documentation of workflow processes
- Research to assist clients and vendors as needed
- Assist the Controller with research of financial and statistical variances.
- Reviews contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
- Ensures the records for internal and external audits are prepared
- Prepares various reports and studies
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other essential duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of corporate and departmental accounting practices, procedures and principles.
- Understanding of GAAP and/or statutory accounting principles.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with staff at all levels.
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and complete projects effectively.
- Clear understanding of detailed flow and their impact on the business
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, accounting systems and applications and other business-related software systems.
Education & Experience
1. Bachelor's Degree, preferably in accounting or finance, or equivalent.
2. Up to two years of related work experience in accounting.
3. Proficient in Microsoft Excel
4. Preferred experience in Pivotal CRM system, Crystal Reports, or Great Plains financial system
5. Preferred experience in query tools in extracting data from financial systems
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