We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented senior accountant. The ideal candidate will handle all accounting operations within the company, verify financial records and transactions, and monitor the accounting team. You must have a keen attention to detail and maintain account balances, financial statements, general ledger, and all reports. 

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for heading the finance department. We need a professional with inherent leadership qualities and the attention to detail necessary to ensure accurate reporting in all areas. 

Responsibilities and Duties

Oversee accounts payable and receivable

Prepare financial statements and analysis

Analyze financial reports

Supervise accounting department junior employees and accounting assistants

Maintain company accounting procedures and processes

Record financial information for analysis

Advise on procedure and financial management

Develop procedures to improve efficiency

Forecast and plan for future needs

Assist with audits and taxes

Prepare financial reports for taxes, regulatory agencies, and stockholders

Maintain account balances and bank statements

Manage general ledger and assist month-end/year-end close processes

Ensure compliance with all internal processesPrepare accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with our established schedule and with input from the rest of the accounting department

Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance

Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and other issues that should be brought to the CFO’s attention

Review all inter-company transactions and generate invoices as necessary

Reconcile balance sheet accounts

Delegate financial responsibilities to accounting team

Coordinate semi-annual audits and assist CFO with conducting audits

Conduct regular ledger maintenance

Verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling accounts payable and receivable

Prepare accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with our established schedule and with input from the rest of the accounting department

Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance

Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and other issues that should be brought to the CFO’s attention

Review all inter-company transactions and generate invoices as necessary

Reconcile balance sheet accounts

Delegate financial responsibilities to accounting team

Coordinate semi-annual audits and assist CFO with conducting audits

Conduct regular ledger maintenance

Verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling accounts payable and receivable

Producing error-free accounting reports and present their results

Analyzing financial information and summarizing financial status

 Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required; all state certifications met

Previous experience as an accountant, junior accountant, or accounting supervisor

Excellent computer skills; Microsoft Office Suite knowledge

Proficiency with accounting software and experience with a software system implementation a plus

Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations

Able to analyze financial records and interpret for other departments

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience with computerized ledger systems

Advanced knowledge of Excel

Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment

Familiarity with SAP 6.0 a plus

Proven experience as a financial controller, accounting supervisor, chief or senior accountant

Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures